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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,270.76, 55,575.21 and 22,367.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,270.76, 55,575.21 and 22,367.13 is: 30,867.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,270.76 : 55,575.21 = 22,367.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,270.76/55,575.21 = 22,367.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,270.76x = 55,575.21 × 22,367.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,270.76x = 1,243,057,668.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,057,668.97/40,270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,867.50

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