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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,246.03, 55,536.89 and 22,341.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,246.03, 55,536.89 and 22,341.03 is: 30,829.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,246.03 : 55,536.89 = 22,341.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,246.03/55,536.89 = 22,341.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,246.03x = 55,536.89 × 22,341.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,246.03x = 1,240,751,325.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,751,325.60/40,246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,829.16

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