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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,286.77, 55,595.72 and 22,383.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,286.77, 55,595.72 and 22,383.44 is: 30,889.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,286.77 : 55,595.72 = 22,383.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,286.77/55,595.72 = 22,383.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,286.77x = 55,595.72 × 22,383.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,286.77x = 1,244,423,323.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,423,323.43/40,286.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,889.13

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