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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,226.68, 55,512.91 and 22,321.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,226.68, 55,512.91 and 22,321.73 is: 30,804.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,226.68 : 55,512.91 = 22,321.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,226.68/55,512.91 = 22,321.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,226.68x = 55,512.91 × 22,321.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,226.68x = 1,239,144,355.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,144,355.22/40,226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,804.04

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