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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,044.02, 55,255.86 and 22,136.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,044.02, 55,255.86 and 22,136.54 is: 30,545.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,044.02 : 55,255.86 = 22,136.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,044.02/55,255.86 = 22,136.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,044.02x = 55,255.86 × 22,136.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,044.02x = 1,223,173,278.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,173,278.85/40,044.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,545.72

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