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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,033.34, 55,243.65 and 22,127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,033.34, 55,243.65 and 22,127.28 is: 30,534.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,033.34 : 55,243.65 = 22,127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,033.34/55,243.65 = 22,127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,033.34x = 55,243.65 × 22,127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,033.34x = 1,222,391,898.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,391,898.33/40,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,534.34

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