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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,272.41, 55,575.99 and 22,366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,272.41, 55,575.99 and 22,366.96 is: 30,866.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,272.41 : 55,575.99 = 22,366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,272.41/55,575.99 = 22,366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,272.41x = 55,575.99 × 22,366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,272.41x = 1,243,065,806.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,065,806.35/40,272.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,866.44

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