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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,238.14, 55,528.62 and 22,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,238.14, 55,528.62 and 22,336 is: 30,823.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,238.14 : 55,528.62 = 22,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,238.14/55,528.62 = 22,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,238.14x = 55,528.62 × 22,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,238.14x = 1,240,287,256.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,287,256.32/40,238.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,823.67

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