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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,009.17, 55,211.86 and 22,104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,009.17, 55,211.86 and 22,104.02 is: 30,503.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,009.17 : 55,211.86 = 22,104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,009.17/55,211.86 = 22,104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,009.17x = 55,211.86 × 22,104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,009.17x = 1,220,404,223.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,404,223.34/40,009.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,503.11

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