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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,320.83, 55,642.96 and 22,417.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,320.83, 55,642.96 and 22,417.50 is: 30,936.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,320.83 : 55,642.96 = 22,417.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,320.83/55,642.96 = 22,417.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,320.83x = 55,642.96 × 22,417.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,320.83x = 1,247,376,055.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,376,055.80/40,320.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,936.27

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