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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,030.49, 55,244.93 and 22,125.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,030.49, 55,244.93 and 22,125.11 is: 30,534.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,030.49 : 55,244.93 = 22,125.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,030.49/55,244.93 = 22,125.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,030.49x = 55,244.93 × 22,125.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,030.49x = 1,222,299,766.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,299,766.34/40,030.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,534.22

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