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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,035.14, 55,246.11 and 22,129.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,035.14, 55,246.11 and 22,129.07 is: 30,536.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,035.14 : 55,246.11 = 22,129.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,035.14/55,246.11 = 22,129.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,035.14x = 55,246.11 × 22,129.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,035.14x = 1,222,544,759.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,544,759.19/40,035.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,536.80

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