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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,229.60, 55,514.97 and 22,324.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,229.60, 55,514.97 and 22,324.44 is: 30,806.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,229.60 : 55,514.97 = 22,324.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,229.60/55,514.97 = 22,324.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,229.60x = 55,514.97 × 22,324.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,229.60x = 1,239,340,825.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,340,825.05/40,229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,806.69

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