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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,008.24, 55,211.40 and 22,103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,008.24, 55,211.40 and 22,103.28 is: 30,502.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,008.24 : 55,211.40 = 22,103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,008.24/55,211.40 = 22,103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,008.24x = 55,211.40 × 22,103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,008.24x = 1,220,353,033.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,353,033.39/40,008.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,502.54

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