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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,193.68, 55,467.94 and 22,289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,193.68, 55,467.94 and 22,289.44 is: 30,759.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,193.68 : 55,467.94 = 22,289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,193.68/55,467.94 = 22,289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,193.68x = 55,467.94 × 22,289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,193.68x = 1,236,349,320.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,349,320.55/40,193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,759.79

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