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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,233.46, 55,522.78 and 22,329.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,233.46, 55,522.78 and 22,329.62 is: 30,815.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,233.46 : 55,522.78 = 22,329.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,233.46/55,522.78 = 22,329.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,233.46x = 55,522.78 × 22,329.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,233.46x = 1,239,802,578.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,802,578.74/40,233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,815.21

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