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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,264.28, 55,562.08 and 22,359.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,264.28, 55,562.08 and 22,359.28 is: 30,854.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,264.28 : 55,562.08 = 22,359.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,264.28/55,562.08 = 22,359.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,264.28x = 55,562.08 × 22,359.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,264.28x = 1,242,328,104.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,328,104.10/40,264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,854.35

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