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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,052.67, 55,271.19 and 22,147.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,052.67, 55,271.19 and 22,147.35 is: 30,562.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,052.67 : 55,271.19 = 22,147.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,052.67/55,271.19 = 22,147.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,052.67x = 55,271.19 × 22,147.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,052.67x = 1,224,110,389.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,110,389.85/40,052.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,562.52

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