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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,410.26, 55,763.97 and 22,257.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,410.26, 55,763.97 and 22,257.45 is: 30,714.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,410.26 : 55,763.97 = 22,257.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,410.26/55,763.97 = 22,257.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,410.26x = 55,763.97 × 22,257.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,410.26x = 1,241,163,662.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,163,662.79/40,410.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,714.07

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