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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,065.49, 55,289.28 and 22,159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,065.49, 55,289.28 and 22,159.90 is: 30,580.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,065.49 : 55,289.28 = 22,159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,065.49/55,289.28 = 22,159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,065.49x = 55,289.28 × 22,159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,065.49x = 1,225,204,915.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,204,915.87/40,065.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,580.06

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