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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,031.67, 55,246.57 and 22,126.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,031.67, 55,246.57 and 22,126.29 is: 30,535.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,031.67 : 55,246.57 = 22,126.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,031.67/55,246.57 = 22,126.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,031.67x = 55,246.57 × 22,126.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,031.67x = 1,222,401,629.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,401,629.33/40,031.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,535.86

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