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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,354.36, 55,682.60 and 22,449.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,354.36, 55,682.60 and 22,449.32 is: 30,976.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,354.36 : 55,682.60 = 22,449.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,354.36/55,682.60 = 22,449.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,354.36x = 55,682.60 × 22,449.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,354.36x = 1,250,036,505.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,036,505.83/40,354.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,976.49

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