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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,054.74, 55,275.89 and 22,150.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,054.74, 55,275.89 and 22,150.95 is: 30,568.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,054.74 : 55,275.89 = 22,150.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,054.74/55,275.89 = 22,150.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,054.74x = 55,275.89 × 22,150.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,054.74x = 1,224,413,475.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,413,475.60/40,054.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,568.50

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