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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,009.34, 55,213.98 and 22,105.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,009.34, 55,213.98 and 22,105.47 is: 30,506.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,009.34 : 55,213.98 = 22,105.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,009.34/55,213.98 = 22,105.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,009.34x = 55,213.98 × 22,105.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,009.34x = 1,220,530,978.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,530,978.47/40,009.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,506.16

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