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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,069.98, 55,295.46 and 22,165.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,069.98, 55,295.46 and 22,165.74 is: 30,588.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,069.98 : 55,295.46 = 22,165.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,069.98/55,295.46 = 22,165.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,069.98x = 55,295.46 × 22,165.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,069.98x = 1,225,664,789.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,664,789.54/40,069.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,588.11

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