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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,239.10, 55,529.94 and 22,334.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,239.10, 55,529.94 and 22,334.10 is: 30,821.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,239.10 : 55,529.94 = 22,334.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,239.10/55,529.94 = 22,334.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,239.10x = 55,529.94 × 22,334.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,239.10x = 1,240,211,232.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,211,232.95/40,239.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,821.05

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