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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,064.64, 55,285.50 and 22,159.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,064.64, 55,285.50 and 22,159.26 is: 30,577.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,064.64 : 55,285.50 = 22,159.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,064.64/55,285.50 = 22,159.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,064.64x = 55,285.50 × 22,159.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,064.64x = 1,225,085,768.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,085,768.73/40,064.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,577.73

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