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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,052.74, 55,269.93 and 22,144.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,052.74, 55,269.93 and 22,144.45 is: 30,557.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,052.74 : 55,269.93 = 22,144.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,052.74/55,269.93 = 22,144.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,052.74x = 55,269.93 × 22,144.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,052.74x = 1,223,922,201.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,922,201.39/40,052.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,557.76

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