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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,237.14, 55,527.24 and 22,335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,237.14, 55,527.24 and 22,335 is: 30,822.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,237.14 : 55,527.24 = 22,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,237.14/55,527.24 = 22,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,237.14x = 55,527.24 × 22,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,237.14x = 1,240,200,905.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,200,905.40/40,237.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,822.29

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