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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,021.19, 55,230.35 and 22,117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,021.19, 55,230.35 and 22,117.32 is: 30,522.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,021.19 : 55,230.35 = 22,117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,021.19/55,230.35 = 22,117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,021.19x = 55,230.35 × 22,117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,021.19x = 1,221,547,324.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,547,324.66/40,021.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,522.51

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