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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,265.58, 55,568.97 and 22,360.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,265.58, 55,568.97 and 22,360.71 is: 30,859.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,265.58 : 55,568.97 = 22,360.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,265.58/55,568.97 = 22,360.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,265.58x = 55,568.97 × 22,360.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,265.58x = 1,242,561,623.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,561,623.17/40,265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,859.15

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