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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,232.96, 55,524.96 and 22,331.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,232.96, 55,524.96 and 22,331.42 is: 30,819.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,232.96 : 55,524.96 = 22,331.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,232.96/55,524.96 = 22,331.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,232.96x = 55,524.96 × 22,331.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,232.96x = 1,239,950,924.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,950,924.62/40,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,819.29

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