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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,266.74, 55,569.95 and 22,361.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,266.74, 55,569.95 and 22,361.82 is: 30,860.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,266.74 : 55,569.95 = 22,361.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,266.74/55,569.95 = 22,361.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,266.74x = 55,569.95 × 22,361.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,266.74x = 1,242,645,219.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,645,219.31/40,266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,860.34

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