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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,252.59, 55,546.08 and 22,346.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,252.59, 55,546.08 and 22,346.53 is: 30,836.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,252.59 : 55,546.08 = 22,346.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,252.59/55,546.08 = 22,346.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,252.59x = 55,546.08 × 22,346.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,252.59x = 1,241,261,865.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,261,865.37/40,252.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,836.82

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