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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,324.59, 55,646.92 and 22,419.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,324.59, 55,646.92 and 22,419.48 is: 30,938.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,324.59 : 55,646.92 = 22,419.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,324.59/55,646.92 = 22,419.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,324.59x = 55,646.92 × 22,419.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,324.59x = 1,247,575,010.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,575,010.00/40,324.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,938.32

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