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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,270.38, 55,573.86 and 22,367.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,270.38, 55,573.86 and 22,367.05 is: 30,866.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,270.38 : 55,573.86 = 22,367.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,270.38/55,573.86 = 22,367.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,270.38x = 55,573.86 × 22,367.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,270.38x = 1,243,023,305.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,023,305.31/40,270.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,866.94

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