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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,002.66, 55,206.90 and 22,099.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,002.66, 55,206.90 and 22,099.23 is: 30,498.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,002.66 : 55,206.90 = 22,099.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,002.66/55,206.90 = 22,099.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,002.66x = 55,206.90 × 22,099.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,002.66x = 1,220,029,980.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,029,980.69/40,002.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,498.72

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