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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,302.23, 55,615.96 and 22,396.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,302.23, 55,615.96 and 22,396.77 is: 30,906.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,302.23 : 55,615.96 = 22,396.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,302.23/55,615.96 = 22,396.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,302.23x = 55,615.96 × 22,396.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,302.23x = 1,245,617,892.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,617,892.45/40,302.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,906.93

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