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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,320.28, 55,643.41 and 22,172.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,320.28, 55,643.41 and 22,172.39 is: 30,598.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,320.28 : 55,643.41 = 22,172.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,320.28/55,643.41 = 22,172.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,320.28x = 55,643.41 × 22,172.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,320.28x = 1,233,747,282.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,747,282.95/40,320.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,598.68

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