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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,266.77, 55,568.48 and 22,362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,266.77, 55,568.48 and 22,362.08 is: 30,859.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,266.77 : 55,568.48 = 22,362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,266.77/55,568.48 = 22,362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,266.77x = 55,568.48 × 22,362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,266.77x = 1,242,626,531.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,626,531.37/40,266.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,859.85

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