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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,043.97, 55,259.82 and 22,137.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,043.97, 55,259.82 and 22,137.98 is: 30,549.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,043.97 : 55,259.82 = 22,137.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,043.97/55,259.82 = 22,137.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,043.97x = 55,259.82 × 22,137.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,043.97x = 1,223,340,513.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,340,513.66/40,043.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,549.93

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