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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,322.08, 55,644.42 and 22,416.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,322.08, 55,644.42 and 22,416.52 is: 30,934.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,322.08 : 55,644.42 = 22,416.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,322.08/55,644.42 = 22,416.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,322.08x = 55,644.42 × 22,416.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,322.08x = 1,247,354,253.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,354,253.82/40,322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,934.77

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