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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,254.52, 55,550.20 and 22,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,254.52, 55,550.20 and 22,349 is: 30,841.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,254.52 : 55,550.20 = 22,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,254.52/55,550.20 = 22,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,254.52x = 55,550.20 × 22,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,254.52x = 1,241,491,419.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,491,419.80/40,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,841.04

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