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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,275.41, 55,579.32 and 22,370.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,275.41, 55,579.32 and 22,370.24 is: 30,870.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,275.41 : 55,579.32 = 22,370.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,275.41/55,579.32 = 22,370.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,275.41x = 55,579.32 × 22,370.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,275.41x = 1,243,322,866.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,322,866.39/40,275.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,870.52

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