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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,240.26, 55,528.98 and 22,335.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,240.26, 55,528.98 and 22,335.30 is: 30,821.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,240.26 : 55,528.98 = 22,335.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,240.26/55,528.98 = 22,335.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,240.26x = 55,528.98 × 22,335.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,240.26x = 1,240,256,426.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,256,426.99/40,240.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,821.28

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