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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,229.97, 55,517.96 and 22,326.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,229.97, 55,517.96 and 22,326.14 is: 30,810.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,229.97 : 55,517.96 = 22,326.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,229.97/55,517.96 = 22,326.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,229.97x = 55,517.96 × 22,326.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,229.97x = 1,239,501,358.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,501,358.25/40,229.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,810.40

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