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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,251.67, 55,541.36 and 22,346.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,251.67, 55,541.36 and 22,346.82 is: 30,835.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,251.67 : 55,541.36 = 22,346.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,251.67/55,541.36 = 22,346.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,251.67x = 55,541.36 × 22,346.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,251.67x = 1,241,172,830.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,172,830.34/40,251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,835.31

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