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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,447.22, 55,818.89 and 22,542.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,447.22, 55,818.89 and 22,542.22 is: 31,109.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,447.22 : 55,818.89 = 22,542.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,447.22/55,818.89 = 22,542.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,447.22x = 55,818.89 × 22,542.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,447.22x = 1,258,282,033.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,282,033.40/40,447.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,109.23

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