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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,252.84, 55,548.18 and 22,347.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,252.84, 55,548.18 and 22,347.76 is: 30,839.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,252.84 : 55,548.18 = 22,347.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,252.84/55,548.18 = 22,347.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,252.84x = 55,548.18 × 22,347.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,252.84x = 1,241,377,395.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,377,395.08/40,252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,839.50

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