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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,214.46, 55,493.45 and 22,309.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,214.46, 55,493.45 and 22,309.10 is: 30,785.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,214.46 : 55,493.45 = 22,309.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,214.46/55,493.45 = 22,309.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,214.46x = 55,493.45 × 22,309.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,214.46x = 1,238,008,925.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,008,925.40/40,214.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,785.17

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