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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,270.13, 55,573.52 and 22,366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,270.13, 55,573.52 and 22,366.80 is: 30,866.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,270.13 : 55,573.52 = 22,366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,270.13/55,573.52 = 22,366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,270.13x = 55,573.52 × 22,366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,270.13x = 1,243,001,695.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,001,695.30/40,270.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,866.60

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