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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,032.48, 55,244.82 and 22,127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,032.48, 55,244.82 and 22,127.49 is: 30,535.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,032.48 : 55,244.82 = 22,127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,032.48/55,244.82 = 22,127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,032.48x = 55,244.82 × 22,127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,032.48x = 1,222,429,202.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,429,202.10/40,032.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,535.93

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