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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,348.62, 55,679.76 and 22,443.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,348.62, 55,679.76 and 22,443.12 is: 30,970.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,348.62 : 55,679.76 = 22,443.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,348.62/55,679.76 = 22,443.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,348.62x = 55,679.76 × 22,443.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,348.62x = 1,249,627,535.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,627,535.25/40,348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,970.76

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