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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,048.35, 55,264.51 and 22,142.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,048.35, 55,264.51 and 22,142.28 is: 30,555.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,048.35 : 55,264.51 = 22,142.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,048.35/55,264.51 = 22,142.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,048.35x = 55,264.51 × 22,142.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,048.35x = 1,223,682,254.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,682,254.48/40,048.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,555.12

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