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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,312.08, 55,635.26 and 22,408.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,312.08, 55,635.26 and 22,408.85 is: 30,926.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,312.08 : 55,635.26 = 22,408.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,312.08/55,635.26 = 22,408.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,312.08x = 55,635.26 × 22,408.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,312.08x = 1,246,722,223.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,722,223.09/40,312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,926.76

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