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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,058.76, 55,279.42 and 21,909.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,058.76, 55,279.42 and 21,909.19 is: 30,233.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,058.76 : 55,279.42 = 21,909.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,058.76/55,279.42 = 21,909.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,058.76x = 55,279.42 × 21,909.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,058.76x = 1,211,127,315.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,127,315.87/40,058.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,233.77

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