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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,017.83, 55,228.46 and 22,114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,017.83, 55,228.46 and 22,114.04 is: 30,519.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,017.83 : 55,228.46 = 22,114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,017.83/55,228.46 = 22,114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,017.83x = 55,228.46 × 22,114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,017.83x = 1,221,323,986.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,323,986.87/40,017.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,519.50

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