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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,047.54, 55,263.24 and 22,141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,047.54, 55,263.24 and 22,141.14 is: 30,553.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,047.54 : 55,263.24 = 22,141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,047.54/55,263.24 = 22,141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,047.54x = 55,263.24 × 22,141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,047.54x = 1,223,591,133.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,591,133.69/40,047.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,553.47

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