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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,292.64, 55,607.31 and 22,391.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,292.64, 55,607.31 and 22,391.24 is: 30,901.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,292.64 : 55,607.31 = 22,391.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,292.64/55,607.31 = 22,391.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,292.64x = 55,607.31 × 22,391.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,292.64x = 1,245,116,345.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,116,345.93/40,292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,901.83

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