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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,235.04, 55,523.52 and 22,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,235.04, 55,523.52 and 22,329 is: 30,813.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,235.04 : 55,523.52 = 22,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,235.04/55,523.52 = 22,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,235.04x = 55,523.52 × 22,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,235.04x = 1,239,784,678.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,784,678.08/40,235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,813.56

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