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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,251.84, 55,546.80 and 22,346.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,251.84, 55,546.80 and 22,346.76 is: 30,838.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,251.84 : 55,546.80 = 22,346.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,251.84/55,546.80 = 22,346.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,251.84x = 55,546.80 × 22,346.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,251.84x = 1,241,291,008.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,291,008.37/40,251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,838.12

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