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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,029.62, 55,240.88 and 22,124.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,029.62, 55,240.88 and 22,124.62 is: 30,531.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,029.62 : 55,240.88 = 22,124.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,029.62/55,240.88 = 22,124.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,029.62x = 55,240.88 × 22,124.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,029.62x = 1,222,183,367.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,183,367.84/40,029.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,531.98

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