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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,202.64, 55,477.71 and 22,297.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,202.64, 55,477.71 and 22,297.25 is: 30,769.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,202.64 : 55,477.71 = 22,297.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,202.64/55,477.71 = 22,297.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,202.64x = 55,477.71 × 22,297.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,202.64x = 1,237,000,091.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,000,091.91/40,202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,769.13

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