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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,270.80, 55,575.12 and 22,366.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,270.80, 55,575.12 and 22,366.14 is: 30,866.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,270.80 : 55,575.12 = 22,366.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,270.80/55,575.12 = 22,366.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,270.80x = 55,575.12 × 22,366.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,270.80x = 1,243,000,914.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,000,914.44/40,270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,866.06

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