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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,224.72, 55,509.26 and 22,319.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,224.72, 55,509.26 and 22,319.34 is: 30,800.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,224.72 : 55,509.26 = 22,319.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,224.72/55,509.26 = 22,319.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,224.72x = 55,509.26 × 22,319.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,224.72x = 1,238,929,657.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,929,657.95/40,224.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,800.21

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