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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,227.56, 55,514.93 and 22,322.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,227.56, 55,514.93 and 22,322.31 is: 30,805.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,227.56 : 55,514.93 = 22,322.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,227.56/55,514.93 = 22,322.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,227.56x = 55,514.93 × 22,322.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,227.56x = 1,239,221,477.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,221,477.09/40,227.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,805.29

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