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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,014.12, 55,220.61 and 22,110.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,014.12, 55,220.61 and 22,110.29 is: 30,512.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,014.12 : 55,220.61 = 22,110.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,014.12/55,220.61 = 22,110.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,014.12x = 55,220.61 × 22,110.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,014.12x = 1,220,943,590.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,943,590.59/40,014.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,512.82

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