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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,254.30, 55,552.37 and 22,349.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,254.30, 55,552.37 and 22,349.59 is: 30,843.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,254.30 : 55,552.37 = 22,349.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,254.30/55,552.37 = 22,349.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,254.30x = 55,552.37 × 22,349.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,254.30x = 1,241,572,442.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,572,442.40/40,254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,843.23

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