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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,033.26, 55,243.67 and 22,127.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,033.26, 55,243.67 and 22,127.19 is: 30,534.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,033.26 : 55,243.67 = 22,127.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,033.26/55,243.67 = 22,127.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,033.26x = 55,243.67 × 22,127.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,033.26x = 1,222,387,071.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,387,071.75/40,033.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,534.29

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