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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,250.24, 55,545.28 and 22,348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,250.24, 55,545.28 and 22,348 is: 30,840.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,250.24 : 55,545.28 = 22,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,250.24/55,545.28 = 22,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,250.24x = 55,545.28 × 22,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,250.24x = 1,241,325,917.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,325,917.44/40,250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,840.21

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