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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,066.92, 55,291.80 and 22,162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,066.92, 55,291.80 and 22,162.26 is: 30,583.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,066.92 : 55,291.80 = 22,162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,066.92/55,291.80 = 22,162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,066.92x = 55,291.80 × 22,162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,066.92x = 1,225,391,247.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,391,247.47/40,066.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,583.61

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