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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,024.28, 55,233.06 and 22,119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,024.28, 55,233.06 and 22,119.28 is: 30,524.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,024.28 : 55,233.06 = 22,119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,024.28/55,233.06 = 22,119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,024.28x = 55,233.06 × 22,119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,024.28x = 1,221,715,609.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,715,609.05/40,024.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,524.36

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