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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,265.28, 55,563.46 and 22,360.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,265.28, 55,563.46 and 22,360.28 is: 30,855.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,265.28 : 55,563.46 = 22,360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,265.28/55,563.46 = 22,360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,265.28x = 55,563.46 × 22,360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,265.28x = 1,242,414,523.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,414,523.37/40,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,855.73

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