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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,273, 55,577.49 and 22,369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,273, 55,577.49 and 22,369.66 is: 30,870.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,273 : 55,577.49 = 22,369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,273/55,577.49 = 22,369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,273x = 55,577.49 × 22,369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,273x = 1,243,249,554.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,249,554.95/40,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,870.55

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