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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,240.20, 55,530.78 and 22,335.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,240.20, 55,530.78 and 22,335.24 is: 30,822.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,240.20 : 55,530.78 = 22,335.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,240.20/55,530.78 = 22,335.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,240.20x = 55,530.78 × 22,335.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,240.20x = 1,240,293,298.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,293,298.69/40,240.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,822.24

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