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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,011.39, 55,214.23 and 22,106.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,011.39, 55,214.23 and 22,106.01 is: 30,505.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,011.39 : 55,214.23 = 22,106.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,011.39/55,214.23 = 22,106.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,011.39x = 55,214.23 × 22,106.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,011.39x = 1,220,566,575.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,566,575.93/40,011.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,505.48

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