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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,364.46, 55,702.26 and 22,458.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,364.46, 55,702.26 and 22,458.96 is: 30,992.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,364.46 : 55,702.26 = 22,458.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,364.46/55,702.26 = 22,458.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,364.46x = 55,702.26 × 22,458.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,364.46x = 1,251,014,829.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,014,829.25/40,364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,992.98

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