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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,044.76, 55,263.06 and 22,140.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,044.76, 55,263.06 and 22,140.36 is: 30,554.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,044.76 : 55,263.06 = 22,140.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,044.76/55,263.06 = 22,140.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,044.76x = 55,263.06 × 22,140.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,044.76x = 1,223,544,043.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,544,043.10/40,044.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,554.41

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