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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,005.77, 55,206.90 and 22,097.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,005.77, 55,206.90 and 22,097.89 is: 30,494.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,005.77 : 55,206.90 = 22,097.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,005.77/55,206.90 = 22,097.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,005.77x = 55,206.90 × 22,097.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,005.77x = 1,219,955,865.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,955,865.42/40,005.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,494.50

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