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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,197.59, 55,473 and 22,292.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,197.59, 55,473 and 22,292.84 is: 30,764.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,197.59 : 55,473 = 22,292.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,197.59/55,473 = 22,292.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,197.59x = 55,473 × 22,292.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,197.59x = 1,236,650,435.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,650,435.96/40,197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,764.30

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