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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,056.46, 55,276.83 and 22,152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,056.46, 55,276.83 and 22,152.22 is: 30,569.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,056.46 : 55,276.83 = 22,152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,056.46/55,276.83 = 22,152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,056.46x = 55,276.83 × 22,152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,056.46x = 1,224,504,360.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,504,360.87/40,056.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,569.46

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