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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,285.01, 55,596.58 and 22,383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,285.01, 55,596.58 and 22,383.20 is: 30,890.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,285.01 : 55,596.58 = 22,383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,285.01/55,596.58 = 22,383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,285.01x = 55,596.58 × 22,383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,285.01x = 1,244,429,452.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,429,452.49/40,285.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,890.63

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