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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,238.72, 55,524.93 and 22,334.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,238.72, 55,524.93 and 22,334.48 is: 30,819.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,238.72 : 55,524.93 = 22,334.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,238.72/55,524.93 = 22,334.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,238.72x = 55,524.93 × 22,334.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,238.72x = 1,240,120,438.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,120,438.59/40,238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,819.08

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