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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,329.56, 55,651.62 and 22,423.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,329.56, 55,651.62 and 22,423.47 is: 30,942.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,329.56 : 55,651.62 = 22,423.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,329.56/55,651.62 = 22,423.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,329.56x = 55,651.62 × 22,423.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,329.56x = 1,247,902,431.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,902,431.52/40,329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,942.63

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