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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,247.16, 55,538.44 and 22,342.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,247.16, 55,538.44 and 22,342.15 is: 30,830.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,247.16 : 55,538.44 = 22,342.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,247.16/55,538.44 = 22,342.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,247.16x = 55,538.44 × 22,342.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,247.16x = 1,240,848,157.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,848,157.25/40,247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,830.70

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