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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,264.94, 55,565.76 and 22,359.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,264.94, 55,565.76 and 22,359.99 is: 30,856.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,264.94 : 55,565.76 = 22,359.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,264.94/55,565.76 = 22,359.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,264.94x = 55,565.76 × 22,359.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,264.94x = 1,242,449,837.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,449,837.94/40,264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,856.87

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