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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,272.54, 55,577.96 and 22,367.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,272.54, 55,577.96 and 22,367.62 is: 30,868.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,272.54 : 55,577.96 = 22,367.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,272.54/55,577.96 = 22,367.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,272.54x = 55,577.96 × 22,367.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,272.54x = 1,243,146,689.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,146,689.66/40,272.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,868.35

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