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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,363.44, 55,701.06 and 22,458

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,363.44, 55,701.06 and 22,458 is: 30,991.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,363.44 : 55,701.06 = 22,458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,363.44/55,701.06 = 22,458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,363.44x = 55,701.06 × 22,458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,363.44x = 1,250,934,405.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,934,405.48/40,363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,991.77

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