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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,273.64, 55,575.72 and 22,369.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,273.64, 55,575.72 and 22,369.73 is: 30,869.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,273.64 : 55,575.72 = 22,369.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,273.64/55,575.72 = 22,369.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,273.64x = 55,575.72 × 22,369.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,273.64x = 1,243,213,573.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,213,573.08/40,273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,869.17

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