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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,223.72, 55,507.88 and 22,318.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,223.72, 55,507.88 and 22,318.34 is: 30,798.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,223.72 : 55,507.88 = 22,318.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,223.72/55,507.88 = 22,318.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,223.72x = 55,507.88 × 22,318.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,223.72x = 1,238,843,349.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,843,349.39/40,223.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,798.83

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