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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,052.68, 55,270.98 and 22,146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,052.68, 55,270.98 and 22,146.76 is: 30,561.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,052.68 : 55,270.98 = 22,146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,052.68/55,270.98 = 22,146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,052.68x = 55,270.98 × 22,146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,052.68x = 1,224,073,129.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,073,129.02/40,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,561.58

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