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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,257.61, 55,554.66 and 22,351.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,257.61, 55,554.66 and 22,351.55 is: 30,844.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,257.61 : 55,554.66 = 22,351.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,257.61/55,554.66 = 22,351.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,257.61x = 55,554.66 × 22,351.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,257.61x = 1,241,732,482.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,732,482.95/40,257.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,844.67

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