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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,238.88, 55,529.52 and 22,333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,238.88, 55,529.52 and 22,333.44 is: 30,820.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,238.88 : 55,529.52 = 22,333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,238.88/55,529.52 = 22,333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,238.88x = 55,529.52 × 22,333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,238.88x = 1,240,165,203.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,165,203.15/40,238.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,820.07

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