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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,344.08, 55,674.95 and 22,439.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,344.08, 55,674.95 and 22,439.23 is: 30,966.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,344.08 : 55,674.95 = 22,439.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,344.08/55,674.95 = 22,439.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,344.08x = 55,674.95 × 22,439.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,344.08x = 1,249,302,756.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,302,756.90/40,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,966.20

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