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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,202.83, 55,479.54 and 22,297.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,202.83, 55,479.54 and 22,297.87 is: 30,770.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,202.83 : 55,479.54 = 22,297.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,202.83/55,479.54 = 22,297.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,202.83x = 55,479.54 × 22,297.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,202.83x = 1,237,075,570.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,075,570.58/40,202.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,770.86

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