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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,056.24, 55,277.97 and 22,152.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,056.24, 55,277.97 and 22,152.45 is: 30,570.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,056.24 : 55,277.97 = 22,152.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,056.24/55,277.97 = 22,152.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,056.24x = 55,277.97 × 22,152.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,056.24x = 1,224,542,466.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,542,466.53/40,056.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,570.58

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