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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,222.64, 55,515.33 and 23,229.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,222.64, 55,515.33 and 23,229.65 is: 32,061.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,222.64 : 55,515.33 = 23,229.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,222.64/55,515.33 = 23,229.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,222.64x = 55,515.33 × 23,229.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,222.64x = 1,289,601,685.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,601,685.53/40,222.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,061.59

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