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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,036.15, 55,249.28 and 22,130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,036.15, 55,249.28 and 22,130.76 is: 30,540.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,036.15 : 55,249.28 = 22,130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,036.15/55,249.28 = 22,130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,036.15x = 55,249.28 × 22,130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,036.15x = 1,222,708,555.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,708,555.85/40,036.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,540.11

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