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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,368.46, 55,707.78 and 22,462.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,368.46, 55,707.78 and 22,462.96 is: 30,998.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,368.46 : 55,707.78 = 22,462.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,368.46/55,707.78 = 22,462.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,368.46x = 55,707.78 × 22,462.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,368.46x = 1,251,361,633.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,361,633.83/40,368.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,998.50

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