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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,033.24, 55,245.85 and 22,128.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,033.24, 55,245.85 and 22,128.26 is: 30,536.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,033.24 : 55,245.85 = 22,128.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,033.24/55,245.85 = 22,128.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,033.24x = 55,245.85 × 22,128.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,033.24x = 1,222,494,201.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,494,201.17/40,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,536.98

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