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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,016.94, 55,226.46 and 22,113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,016.94, 55,226.46 and 22,113.48 is: 30,518.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,016.94 : 55,226.46 = 22,113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,016.94/55,226.46 = 22,113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,016.94x = 55,226.46 × 22,113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,016.94x = 1,221,249,218.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,249,218.68/40,016.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,518.31

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