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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,252.67, 55,542.74 and 22,347.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,252.67, 55,542.74 and 22,347.82 is: 30,836.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,252.67 : 55,542.74 = 22,347.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,252.67/55,542.74 = 22,347.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,252.67x = 55,542.74 × 22,347.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,252.67x = 1,241,259,155.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,259,155.83/40,252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,836.69

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