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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,266.32, 55,567.42 and 22,361.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,266.32, 55,567.42 and 22,361.27 is: 30,858.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,266.32 : 55,567.42 = 22,361.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,266.32/55,567.42 = 22,361.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,266.32x = 55,567.42 × 22,361.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,266.32x = 1,242,557,748.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,557,748.08/40,266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,858.49

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