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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,012.60, 55,217.97 and 22,108.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,012.60, 55,217.97 and 22,108.02 is: 30,509.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,012.60 : 55,217.97 = 22,108.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,012.60/55,217.97 = 22,108.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,012.60x = 55,217.97 × 22,108.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,012.60x = 1,220,759,985.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,759,985.12/40,012.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,509.39

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