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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,266.60, 55,567.97 and 22,361.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,266.60, 55,567.97 and 22,361.15 is: 30,858.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,266.60 : 55,567.97 = 22,361.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,266.60/55,567.97 = 22,361.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,266.60x = 55,567.97 × 22,361.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,266.60x = 1,242,563,322.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,563,322.72/40,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,858.41

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