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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,268.63, 55,571.45 and 22,365.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,268.63, 55,571.45 and 22,365.30 is: 30,864.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,268.63 : 55,571.45 = 22,365.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,268.63/55,571.45 = 22,365.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,268.63x = 55,571.45 × 22,365.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,268.63x = 1,242,872,038.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,872,038.86/40,268.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,864.53

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