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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,332.99, 55,659.58 and 22,427.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,332.99, 55,659.58 and 22,427.62 is: 30,950.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,332.99 : 55,659.58 = 22,427.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,332.99/55,659.58 = 22,427.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,332.99x = 55,659.58 × 22,427.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,332.99x = 1,248,311,575.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,311,575.23/40,332.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,950.14

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