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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,011.66, 55,219.32 and 22,108.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,011.66, 55,219.32 and 22,108.23 is: 30,511.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,011.66 : 55,219.32 = 22,108.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,011.66/55,219.32 = 22,108.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,011.66x = 55,219.32 × 22,108.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,011.66x = 1,220,801,427.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,801,427.00/40,011.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,511.14

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