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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,368.96, 55,708.47 and 22,463.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,368.96, 55,708.47 and 22,463.46 is: 30,999.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,368.96 : 55,708.47 = 22,463.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,368.96/55,708.47 = 22,463.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,368.96x = 55,708.47 × 22,463.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,368.96x = 1,251,404,987.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,404,987.51/40,368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,999.19

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