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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,010.16, 55,217.25 and 22,106.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,010.16, 55,217.25 and 22,106.73 is: 30,509.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,010.16 : 55,217.25 = 22,106.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,010.16/55,217.25 = 22,106.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,010.16x = 55,217.25 × 22,106.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,010.16x = 1,220,672,837.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,672,837.09/40,010.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,509.07

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