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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,268.61, 55,569.83 and 22,363.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,268.61, 55,569.83 and 22,363.29 is: 30,860.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,268.61 : 55,569.83 = 22,363.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,268.61/55,569.83 = 22,363.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,268.61x = 55,569.83 × 22,363.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,268.61x = 1,242,724,111.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,724,111.72/40,268.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,860.86

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