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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,263.61, 55,561.92 and 22,359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,263.61, 55,561.92 and 22,359.76 is: 30,855.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,263.61 : 55,561.92 = 22,359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,263.61/55,561.92 = 22,359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,263.61x = 55,561.92 × 22,359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,263.61x = 1,242,351,196.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,351,196.34/40,263.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,855.43

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