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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,298.64, 55,610.85 and 22,393.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,298.64, 55,610.85 and 22,393.14 is: 30,901.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,298.64 : 55,610.85 = 22,393.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,298.64/55,610.85 = 22,393.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,298.64x = 55,610.85 × 22,393.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,298.64x = 1,245,301,549.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,301,549.57/40,298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,901.83

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