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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,327.47, 55,652.13 and 22,424.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,327.47, 55,652.13 and 22,424.13 is: 30,945.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,327.47 : 55,652.13 = 22,424.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,327.47/55,652.13 = 22,424.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,327.47x = 55,652.13 × 22,424.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,327.47x = 1,247,950,597.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,950,597.90/40,327.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,945.42

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