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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,050.92, 55,269.28 and 22,145.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,050.92, 55,269.28 and 22,145.48 is: 30,560.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,050.92 : 55,269.28 = 22,145.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,050.92/55,269.28 = 22,145.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,050.92x = 55,269.28 × 22,145.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,050.92x = 1,223,964,734.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,964,734.85/40,050.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,560.22

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