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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,254.37, 55,548.86 and 22,348.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,254.37, 55,548.86 and 22,348.22 is: 30,839.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,254.37 : 55,548.86 = 22,348.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,254.37/55,548.86 = 22,348.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,254.37x = 55,548.86 × 22,348.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,254.37x = 1,241,418,144.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,418,144.03/40,254.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,839.34

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