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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,228.49, 55,514.36 and 22,323.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,228.49, 55,514.36 and 22,323.03 is: 30,805.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,228.49 : 55,514.36 = 22,323.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,228.49/55,514.36 = 22,323.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,228.49x = 55,514.36 × 22,323.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,228.49x = 1,239,248,612.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,248,612.10/40,228.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,805.25

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