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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,011.64, 55,214.58 and 22,106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,011.64, 55,214.58 and 22,106.27 is: 30,505.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,011.64 : 55,214.58 = 22,106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,011.64/55,214.58 = 22,106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,011.64x = 55,214.58 × 22,106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,011.64x = 1,220,588,082.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,588,082.08/40,011.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,505.82

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