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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,275.24, 55,571.76 and 22,367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,275.24, 55,571.76 and 22,367.76 is: 30,863.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,275.24 : 55,571.76 = 22,367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,275.24/55,571.76 = 22,367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,275.24x = 55,571.76 × 22,367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,275.24x = 1,243,015,790.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,015,790.46/40,275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,863.03

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