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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,254.84, 55,548.96 and 22,348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,254.84, 55,548.96 and 22,348.44 is: 30,839.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,254.84 : 55,548.96 = 22,348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,254.84/55,548.96 = 22,348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,254.84x = 55,548.96 × 22,348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,254.84x = 1,241,432,599.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,432,599.62/40,254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,839.34

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