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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,327.74, 55,649.73 and 22,422.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,327.74, 55,649.73 and 22,422.42 is: 30,941.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,327.74 : 55,649.73 = 22,422.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,327.74/55,649.73 = 22,422.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,327.74x = 55,649.73 × 22,422.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,327.74x = 1,247,801,618.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,801,618.95/40,327.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,941.52

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