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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,012.12, 55,219.32 and 22,107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,012.12, 55,219.32 and 22,107.12 is: 30,509.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,012.12 : 55,219.32 = 22,107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,012.12/55,219.32 = 22,107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,012.12x = 55,219.32 × 22,107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,012.12x = 1,220,740,023.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,740,023.02/40,012.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,509.26

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