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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,033.63, 55,244.04 and 22,127.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,033.63, 55,244.04 and 22,127.57 is: 30,534.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,033.63 : 55,244.04 = 22,127.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,033.63/55,244.04 = 22,127.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,033.63x = 55,244.04 × 22,127.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,033.63x = 1,222,416,163.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,416,163.58/40,033.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,534.73

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