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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,004.68, 55,206.92 and 22,099.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,004.68, 55,206.92 and 22,099.31 is: 30,497.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,004.68 : 55,206.92 = 22,099.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,004.68/55,206.92 = 22,099.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,004.68x = 55,206.92 × 22,099.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,004.68x = 1,220,034,839.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,034,839.23/40,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,497.30

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