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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,197.87, 55,467.18 and 22,293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,197.87, 55,467.18 and 22,293 is: 30,761.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,197.87 : 55,467.18 = 22,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,197.87/55,467.18 = 22,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,197.87x = 55,467.18 × 22,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,197.87x = 1,236,529,843.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,529,843.74/40,197.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,761.08

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