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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,295.78, 55,604.02 and 22,388.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,295.78, 55,604.02 and 22,388.81 is: 30,894.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,295.78 : 55,604.02 = 22,388.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,295.78/55,604.02 = 22,388.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,295.78x = 55,604.02 × 22,388.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,295.78x = 1,244,907,547.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,907,547.00/40,295.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,894.24

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