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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,049.28, 55,267.52 and 22,144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,049.28, 55,267.52 and 22,144.64 is: 30,559.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,049.28 : 55,267.52 = 22,144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,049.28/55,267.52 = 22,144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,049.28x = 55,267.52 × 22,144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,049.28x = 1,223,878,947.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,878,947.03/40,049.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,559.32

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