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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,272.77, 55,577.97 and 22,369.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,272.77, 55,577.97 and 22,369.13 is: 30,870.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,272.77 : 55,577.97 = 22,369.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,272.77/55,577.97 = 22,369.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,272.77x = 55,577.97 × 22,369.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,272.77x = 1,243,230,558.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,230,558.18/40,272.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,870.26

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