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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,297.52, 55,610.88 and 22,394.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,297.52, 55,610.88 and 22,394.18 is: 30,904.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,297.52 : 55,610.88 = 22,394.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,297.52/55,610.88 = 22,394.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,297.52x = 55,610.88 × 22,394.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,297.52x = 1,245,360,056.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,360,056.68/40,297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,904.14

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