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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,266.52, 55,570.36 and 22,361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,266.52, 55,570.36 and 22,361.52 is: 30,860.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,266.52 : 55,570.36 = 22,361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,266.52/55,570.36 = 22,361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,266.52x = 55,570.36 × 22,361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,266.52x = 1,242,637,716.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,637,716.55/40,266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,860.32

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