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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,020.89, 55,227.34 and 22,115.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,020.89, 55,227.34 and 22,115.53 is: 30,518.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,020.89 : 55,227.34 = 22,115.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,020.89/55,227.34 = 22,115.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,020.89x = 55,227.34 × 22,115.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,020.89x = 1,221,381,894.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,381,894.59/40,020.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,518.61

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