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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,276.74, 55,573.83 and 22,369.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,276.74, 55,573.83 and 22,369.26 is: 30,865.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,276.74 : 55,573.83 = 22,369.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,276.74/55,573.83 = 22,369.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,276.74x = 55,573.83 × 22,369.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,276.74x = 1,243,145,452.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,145,452.47/40,276.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,865.10

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