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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,261.89, 55,567.98 and 22,362.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,261.89, 55,567.98 and 22,362.66 is: 30,864.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,261.89 : 55,567.98 = 22,362.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,261.89/55,567.98 = 22,362.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,261.89x = 55,567.98 × 22,362.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,261.89x = 1,242,647,843.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,647,843.63/40,261.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,864.12

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