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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,041.86, 55,255.05 and 22,134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,041.86, 55,255.05 and 22,134.44 is: 30,544.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,041.86 : 55,255.05 = 22,134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,041.86/55,255.05 = 22,134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,041.86x = 55,255.05 × 22,134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,041.86x = 1,223,039,727.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,039,727.06/40,041.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,544.03

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