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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,016.64, 55,221.48 and 22,111.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,016.64, 55,221.48 and 22,111.27 is: 30,512.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,016.64 : 55,221.48 = 22,111.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,016.64/55,221.48 = 22,111.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,016.64x = 55,221.48 × 22,111.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,016.64x = 1,221,017,054.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,017,054.08/40,016.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,512.73

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