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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,266.63, 55,567.82 and 22,361.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,266.63, 55,567.82 and 22,361.19 is: 30,858.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,266.63 : 55,567.82 = 22,361.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,266.63/55,567.82 = 22,361.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,266.63x = 55,567.82 × 22,361.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,266.63x = 1,242,562,469.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,562,469.10/40,266.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,858.37

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