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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,070.97, 55,293.44 and 22,163.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,070.97, 55,293.44 and 22,163.49 is: 30,583.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,070.97 : 55,293.44 = 22,163.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,070.97/55,293.44 = 22,163.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,070.97x = 55,293.44 × 22,163.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,070.97x = 1,225,495,493.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,495,493.69/40,070.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,583.13

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