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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,275.91, 55,580.82 and 22,370.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,275.91, 55,580.82 and 22,370.46 is: 30,871.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,275.91 : 55,580.82 = 22,370.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,275.91/55,580.82 = 22,370.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,275.91x = 55,580.82 × 22,370.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,275.91x = 1,243,368,510.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,368,510.58/40,275.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,871.27

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