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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,303.26, 55,609.92 and 22,394.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,303.26, 55,609.92 and 22,394.52 is: 30,899.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,303.26 : 55,609.92 = 22,394.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,303.26/55,609.92 = 22,394.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,303.26x = 55,609.92 × 22,394.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,303.26x = 1,245,357,465.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,357,465.64/40,303.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,899.67

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