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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,316.46, 55,637.38 and 22,167.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,316.46, 55,637.38 and 22,167.93 is: 30,592.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,316.46 : 55,637.38 = 22,167.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,316.46/55,637.38 = 22,167.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,316.46x = 55,637.38 × 22,167.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,316.46x = 1,233,365,545.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,365,545.22/40,316.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,592.11

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