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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,036.93, 55,251.29 and 22,132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,036.93, 55,251.29 and 22,132.23 is: 30,542.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,036.93 : 55,251.29 = 22,132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,036.93/55,251.29 = 22,132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,036.93x = 55,251.29 × 22,132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,036.93x = 1,222,834,258.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,834,258.08/40,036.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,542.66

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