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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,031.14, 55,244.02 and 22,126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,031.14, 55,244.02 and 22,126.43 is: 30,535.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,031.14 : 55,244.02 = 22,126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,031.14/55,244.02 = 22,126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,031.14x = 55,244.02 × 22,126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,031.14x = 1,222,352,941.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,352,941.45/40,031.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,535.05

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