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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,299.98, 55,613.08 and 22,394.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,299.98, 55,613.08 and 22,394.39 is: 30,903.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,299.98 : 55,613.08 = 22,394.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,299.98/55,613.08 = 22,394.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,299.98x = 55,613.08 × 22,394.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,299.98x = 1,245,420,752.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,420,752.55/40,299.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,903.76

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