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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,029, 55,240.02 and 22,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,029, 55,240.02 and 22,365 is: 30,863.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,029 : 55,240.02 = 22,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,029/55,240.02 = 22,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,029x = 55,240.02 × 22,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,029x = 1,235,443,047.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,443,047.30/40,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,863.70

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