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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,026.97, 55,238.25 and 22,122.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,026.97, 55,238.25 and 22,122.19 is: 30,529.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,026.97 : 55,238.25 = 22,122.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,026.97/55,238.25 = 22,122.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,026.97x = 55,238.25 × 22,122.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,026.97x = 1,221,991,061.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,991,061.77/40,026.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,529.19

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