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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,268.99, 55,573.07 and 22,364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,268.99, 55,573.07 and 22,364.08 is: 30,863.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,268.99 : 55,573.07 = 22,364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,268.99/55,573.07 = 22,364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,268.99x = 55,573.07 × 22,364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,268.99x = 1,242,840,583.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,840,583.33/40,268.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,863.47

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