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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,271.91, 55,575.30 and 22,366.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,271.91, 55,575.30 and 22,366.46 is: 30,865.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,271.91 : 55,575.30 = 22,366.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,271.91/55,575.30 = 22,366.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,271.91x = 55,575.30 × 22,366.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,271.91x = 1,243,022,585.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,022,585.50/40,271.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,865.75

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