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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,267.99, 55,571.69 and 22,363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,267.99, 55,571.69 and 22,363.08 is: 30,862.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,267.99 : 55,571.69 = 22,363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,267.99/55,571.69 = 22,363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,267.99x = 55,571.69 × 22,363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,267.99x = 1,242,754,149.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,754,149.21/40,267.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,862.09

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