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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,340.83, 55,666.08 and 22,432.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,340.83, 55,666.08 and 22,432.94 is: 30,955.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,340.83 : 55,666.08 = 22,432.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,340.83/55,666.08 = 22,432.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,340.83x = 55,666.08 × 22,432.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,340.83x = 1,248,753,832.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,753,832.68/40,340.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,955.09

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