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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,266.43, 55,567.76 and 22,361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,266.43, 55,567.76 and 22,361.44 is: 30,858.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,266.43 : 55,567.76 = 22,361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,266.43/55,567.76 = 22,361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,266.43x = 55,567.76 × 22,361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,266.43x = 1,242,574,853.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,574,853.34/40,266.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,858.83

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