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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,262.46, 55,563.59 and 22,357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,262.46, 55,563.59 and 22,357.76 is: 30,854.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,262.46 : 55,563.59 = 22,357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,262.46/55,563.59 = 22,357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,262.46x = 55,563.59 × 22,357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,262.46x = 1,242,277,437.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,277,437.08/40,262.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,854.48

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