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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,340.64, 55,665.81 and 22,432.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,340.64, 55,665.81 and 22,432.76 is: 30,954.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,340.64 : 55,665.81 = 22,432.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,340.64/55,665.81 = 22,432.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,340.64x = 55,665.81 × 22,432.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,340.64x = 1,248,737,477.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,737,477.61/40,340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,954.83

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