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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,016.88, 55,226.61 and 22,115.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,016.88, 55,226.61 and 22,115.39 is: 30,521.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,016.88 : 55,226.61 = 22,115.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,016.88/55,226.61 = 22,115.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,016.88x = 55,226.61 × 22,115.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,016.88x = 1,221,357,742.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,357,742.39/40,016.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,521.06

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