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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,296.06, 55,605.96 and 22,391.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,296.06, 55,605.96 and 22,391.82 is: 30,899.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,296.06 : 55,605.96 = 22,391.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,296.06/55,605.96 = 22,391.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,296.06x = 55,605.96 × 22,391.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,296.06x = 1,245,118,647.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,118,647.25/40,296.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,899.27

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