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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,338.23, 55,666.81 and 22,433.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,338.23, 55,666.81 and 22,433.23 is: 30,957.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,338.23 : 55,666.81 = 22,433.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,338.23/55,666.81 = 22,433.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,338.23x = 55,666.81 × 22,433.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,338.23x = 1,248,786,675.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,786,675.00/40,338.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,957.90

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