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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,267.88, 55,569.54 and 22,362.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,267.88, 55,569.54 and 22,362.44 is: 30,860.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,267.88 : 55,569.54 = 22,362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,267.88/55,569.54 = 22,362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,267.88x = 55,569.54 × 22,362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,267.88x = 1,242,670,504.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,670,504.08/40,267.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,860.09

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