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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,334.66, 55,660.06 and 22,431.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,334.66, 55,660.06 and 22,431.33 is: 30,954.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,334.66 : 55,660.06 = 22,431.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,334.66/55,660.06 = 22,431.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,334.66x = 55,660.06 × 22,431.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,334.66x = 1,248,529,201.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,529,201.72/40,334.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,954.25

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