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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,252.64, 55,546.02 and 22,347.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,252.64, 55,546.02 and 22,347.68 is: 30,838.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,252.64 : 55,546.02 = 22,347.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,252.64/55,546.02 = 22,347.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,252.64x = 55,546.02 × 22,347.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,252.64x = 1,241,324,680.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,324,680.23/40,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,838.34

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