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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,011.30, 55,215.27 and 22,106.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,011.30, 55,215.27 and 22,106.25 is: 30,506.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,011.30 : 55,215.27 = 22,106.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,011.30/55,215.27 = 22,106.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,011.30x = 55,215.27 × 22,106.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,011.30x = 1,220,602,562.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,602,562.44/40,011.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,506.45

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