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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,223.84, 55,508.05 and 22,318.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,223.84, 55,508.05 and 22,318.46 is: 30,799.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,223.84 : 55,508.05 = 22,318.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,223.84/55,508.05 = 22,318.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,223.84x = 55,508.05 × 22,318.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,223.84x = 1,238,854,193.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,854,193.60/40,223.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,799.00

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