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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,273.54, 55,579.34 and 22,368.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,273.54, 55,579.34 and 22,368.62 is: 30,869.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,273.54 : 55,579.34 = 22,368.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,273.54/55,579.34 = 22,368.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,273.54x = 55,579.34 × 22,368.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,273.54x = 1,243,233,136.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,233,136.31/40,273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,869.73

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