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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,197.64, 55,476.06 and 22,298.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,197.64, 55,476.06 and 22,298.43 is: 30,773.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,197.64 : 55,476.06 = 22,298.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,197.64/55,476.06 = 22,298.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,197.64x = 55,476.06 × 22,298.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,197.64x = 1,237,029,040.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,029,040.59/40,197.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,773.67

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