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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,339.14, 55,663.74 and 22,431.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,339.14, 55,663.74 and 22,431.26 is: 30,952.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,339.14 : 55,663.74 = 22,431.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,339.14/55,663.74 = 22,431.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,339.14x = 55,663.74 × 22,431.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,339.14x = 1,248,607,546.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,607,546.19/40,339.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,952.76

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