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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,266.62, 55,568.68 and 22,363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,266.62, 55,568.68 and 22,363.30 is: 30,861.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,266.62 : 55,568.68 = 22,363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,266.62/55,568.68 = 22,363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,266.62x = 55,568.68 × 22,363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,266.62x = 1,242,698,727.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,698,727.69/40,266.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,861.76

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