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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,300.48, 55,612.10 and 22,394.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,300.48, 55,612.10 and 22,394.44 is: 30,902.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,300.48 : 55,612.10 = 22,394.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,300.48/55,612.10 = 22,394.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,300.48x = 55,612.10 × 22,394.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,300.48x = 1,245,401,836.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,401,836.72/40,300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,902.90

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