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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,341.62, 55,672.78 and 22,193.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,341.62, 55,672.78 and 22,193.10 is: 30,627.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,341.62 : 55,672.78 = 22,193.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,341.62/55,672.78 = 22,193.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,341.62x = 55,672.78 × 22,193.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,341.62x = 1,235,551,573.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,551,573.82/40,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,627.22

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