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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,266.93, 55,569.12 and 22,363.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,266.93, 55,569.12 and 22,363.61 is: 30,862.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,266.93 : 55,569.12 = 22,363.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,266.93/55,569.12 = 22,363.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,266.93x = 55,569.12 × 22,363.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,266.93x = 1,242,726,182.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,726,182.78/40,266.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,862.20

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