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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,266.87, 55,569.02 and 22,363.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,266.87, 55,569.02 and 22,363.55 is: 30,862.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,266.87 : 55,569.02 = 22,363.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,266.87/55,569.02 = 22,363.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,266.87x = 55,569.02 × 22,363.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,266.87x = 1,242,720,335.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,720,335.28/40,266.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,862.10

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