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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,304.28, 55,611.36 and 22,395.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,304.28, 55,611.36 and 22,395.60 is: 30,901.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,304.28 : 55,611.36 = 22,395.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,304.28/55,611.36 = 22,395.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,304.28x = 55,611.36 × 22,395.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,304.28x = 1,245,449,774.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,449,774.02/40,304.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,901.18

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