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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,267.64, 55,571.92 and 22,362.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,267.64, 55,571.92 and 22,362.65 is: 30,861.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,267.64 : 55,571.92 = 22,362.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,267.64/55,571.92 = 22,362.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,267.64x = 55,571.92 × 22,362.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,267.64x = 1,242,735,284.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,735,284.97/40,267.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,861.89

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