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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,462.23, 55,835.77 and 22,315.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,462.23, 55,835.77 and 22,315.93 is: 30,794.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,462.23 : 55,835.77 = 22,315.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,462.23/55,835.77 = 22,315.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,462.23x = 55,835.77 × 22,315.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,462.23x = 1,246,027,134.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,027,134.82/40,462.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,794.82

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