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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,296.62, 55,606.89 and 22,391.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,296.62, 55,606.89 and 22,391.01 is: 30,898.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,296.62 : 55,606.89 = 22,391.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,296.62/55,606.89 = 22,391.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,296.62x = 55,606.89 × 22,391.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,296.62x = 1,245,094,430.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,094,430.06/40,296.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,898.23

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