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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,023.66, 55,227.93 and 22,117.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,023.66, 55,227.93 and 22,117.59 is: 30,519.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,023.66 : 55,227.93 = 22,117.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,023.66/55,227.93 = 22,117.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,023.66x = 55,227.93 × 22,117.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,023.66x = 1,221,508,712.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,508,712.29/40,023.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,519.67

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