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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,237.97, 55,528.39 and 22,332.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,237.97, 55,528.39 and 22,332.97 is: 30,819.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,237.97 : 55,528.39 = 22,332.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,237.97/55,528.39 = 22,332.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,237.97x = 55,528.39 × 22,332.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,237.97x = 1,240,113,673.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,113,673.36/40,237.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,819.49

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