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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,254.31, 55,552.69 and 22,349.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,254.31, 55,552.69 and 22,349.32 is: 30,843.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,254.31 : 55,552.69 = 22,349.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,254.31/55,552.69 = 22,349.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,254.31x = 55,552.69 × 22,349.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,254.31x = 1,241,564,828.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,564,828.11/40,254.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,843.03

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