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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,028.77, 55,239.33 and 22,122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,028.77, 55,239.33 and 22,122.64 is: 30,529.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,028.77 : 55,239.33 = 22,122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,028.77/55,239.33 = 22,122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,028.77x = 55,239.33 × 22,122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,028.77x = 1,222,039,811.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,039,811.43/40,028.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,529.04

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