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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,266.99, 55,570.31 and 22,362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,266.99, 55,570.31 and 22,362.08 is: 30,860.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,266.99 : 55,570.31 = 22,362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,266.99/55,570.31 = 22,362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,266.99x = 55,570.31 × 22,362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,266.99x = 1,242,667,328.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,667,328.18/40,266.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,860.70

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