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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,303.73, 55,621.03 and 22,399.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,303.73, 55,621.03 and 22,399.03 is: 30,911.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,303.73 : 55,621.03 = 22,399.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,303.73/55,621.03 = 22,399.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,303.73x = 55,621.03 × 22,399.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,303.73x = 1,245,857,175.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,857,175.13/40,303.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,911.71

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