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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,197.93, 55,469.51 and 22,292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,197.93, 55,469.51 and 22,292.88 is: 30,762.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,197.93 : 55,469.51 = 22,292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,197.93/55,469.51 = 22,292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,197.93x = 55,469.51 × 22,292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,197.93x = 1,236,575,018.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,575,018.62/40,197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,762.16

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