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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,033.96, 55,246.30 and 22,129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,033.96, 55,246.30 and 22,129.28 is: 30,538.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,033.96 : 55,246.30 = 22,129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,033.96/55,246.30 = 22,129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,033.96x = 55,246.30 × 22,129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,033.96x = 1,222,560,841.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,560,841.66/40,033.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,538.09

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