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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,274.54, 55,580.72 and 22,369.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,274.54, 55,580.72 and 22,369.62 is: 30,871.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,274.54 : 55,580.72 = 22,369.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,274.54/55,580.72 = 22,369.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,274.54x = 55,580.72 × 22,369.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,274.54x = 1,243,319,585.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,319,585.73/40,274.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,871.11

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