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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,237.79, 55,527.08 and 22,332.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,237.79, 55,527.08 and 22,332.33 is: 30,818.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,237.79 : 55,527.08 = 22,332.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,237.79/55,527.08 = 22,332.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,237.79x = 55,527.08 × 22,332.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,237.79x = 1,240,048,962.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,048,962.83/40,237.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,818.02

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