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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,046.74, 55,261.60 and 22,141.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,046.74, 55,261.60 and 22,141.96 is: 30,554.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,046.74 : 55,261.60 = 22,141.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,046.74/55,261.60 = 22,141.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,046.74x = 55,261.60 × 22,141.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,046.74x = 1,223,600,136.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,600,136.74/40,046.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,554.30

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