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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,046.44, 55,263.68 and 22,141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,046.44, 55,263.68 and 22,141.38 is: 30,554.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,046.44 : 55,263.68 = 22,141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,046.44/55,263.68 = 22,141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,046.44x = 55,263.68 × 22,141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,046.44x = 1,223,614,139.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,614,139.08/40,046.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,554.88

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