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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,068.12, 55,291.74 and 22,161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,068.12, 55,291.74 and 22,161.96 is: 30,582.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,068.12 : 55,291.74 = 22,161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,068.12/55,291.74 = 22,161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,068.12x = 55,291.74 × 22,161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,068.12x = 1,225,373,330.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,373,330.21/40,068.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,582.25

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