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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,247.94, 55,541.37 and 22,342.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,247.94, 55,541.37 and 22,342.56 is: 30,832.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,247.94 : 55,541.37 = 22,342.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,247.94/55,541.37 = 22,342.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,247.94x = 55,541.37 × 22,342.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,247.94x = 1,240,936,360.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,936,360.58/40,247.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,832.30

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