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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,011.60, 55,211.22 and 22,105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,011.60, 55,211.22 and 22,105.52 is: 30,502.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,011.60 : 55,211.22 = 22,105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,011.60/55,211.22 = 22,105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,011.60x = 55,211.22 × 22,105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,011.60x = 1,220,472,727.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,472,727.93/40,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,502.97

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