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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,262.54, 55,562.41 and 22,357.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,262.54, 55,562.41 and 22,357.59 is: 30,853.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,262.54 : 55,562.41 = 22,357.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,262.54/55,562.41 = 22,357.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,262.54x = 55,562.41 × 22,357.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,262.54x = 1,242,241,401.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,241,401.78/40,262.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,853.53

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