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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,264.49, 55,565.75 and 22,361.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,264.49, 55,565.75 and 22,361.16 is: 30,858.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,264.49 : 55,565.75 = 22,361.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,264.49/55,565.75 = 22,361.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,264.49x = 55,565.75 × 22,361.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,264.49x = 1,242,514,764.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,514,764.76/40,264.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,858.82

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