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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,441.44, 55,809.60 and 22,292.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,441.44, 55,809.60 and 22,292.81 is: 30,764.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,441.44 : 55,809.60 = 22,292.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,441.44/55,809.60 = 22,292.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,441.44x = 55,809.60 × 22,292.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,441.44x = 1,244,152,948.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,152,948.50/40,441.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,764.31

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