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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,329.56, 55,654.85 and 22,424.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,329.56, 55,654.85 and 22,424.38 is: 30,945.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,329.56 : 55,654.85 = 22,424.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,329.56/55,654.85 = 22,424.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,329.56x = 55,654.85 × 22,424.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,329.56x = 1,248,025,505.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,025,505.24/40,329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,945.68

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