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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,266.58, 55,570.35 and 22,361.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,266.58, 55,570.35 and 22,361.71 is: 30,860.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,266.58 : 55,570.35 = 22,361.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,266.58/55,570.35 = 22,361.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,266.58x = 55,570.35 × 22,361.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,266.58x = 1,242,648,051.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,648,051.30/40,266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,860.53

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