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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,043.97, 55,261.71 and 22,139.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,043.97, 55,261.71 and 22,139.19 is: 30,552.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,043.97 : 55,261.71 = 22,139.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,043.97/55,261.71 = 22,139.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,043.97x = 55,261.71 × 22,139.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,043.97x = 1,223,449,497.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,449,497.41/40,043.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,552.65

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