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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,051.67, 55,269.81 and 22,146.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,051.67, 55,269.81 and 22,146.35 is: 30,561.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,051.67 : 55,269.81 = 22,146.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,051.67/55,269.81 = 22,146.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,051.67x = 55,269.81 × 22,146.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,051.67x = 1,224,024,280.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,024,280.34/40,051.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,561.13

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