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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,070.64, 55,293.60 and 22,163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,070.64, 55,293.60 and 22,163.16 is: 30,583.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,070.64 : 55,293.60 = 22,163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,070.64/55,293.60 = 22,163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,070.64x = 55,293.60 × 22,163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,070.64x = 1,225,480,903.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,480,903.78/40,070.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,583.01

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