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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,274.44, 55,577.58 and 22,369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,274.44, 55,577.58 and 22,369 is: 30,868.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,274.44 : 55,577.58 = 22,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,274.44/55,577.58 = 22,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,274.44x = 55,577.58 × 22,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,274.44x = 1,243,214,887.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,214,887.02/40,274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,868.58

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