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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,327.20, 55,651.59 and 22,424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,327.20, 55,651.59 and 22,424.04 is: 30,945.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,327.20 : 55,651.59 = 22,424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,327.20/55,651.59 = 22,424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,327.20x = 55,651.59 × 22,424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,327.20x = 1,247,933,480.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,933,480.22/40,327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,945.21

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