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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,265.52, 55,568.98 and 22,360.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,265.52, 55,568.98 and 22,360.52 is: 30,858.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,265.52 : 55,568.98 = 22,360.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,265.52/55,568.98 = 22,360.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,265.52x = 55,568.98 × 22,360.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,265.52x = 1,242,551,288.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,551,288.67/40,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,858.94

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