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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,070.98, 55,296.84 and 22,166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,070.98, 55,296.84 and 22,166.74 is: 30,589.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,070.98 : 55,296.84 = 22,166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,070.98/55,296.84 = 22,166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,070.98x = 55,296.84 × 22,166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,070.98x = 1,225,750,675.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,750,675.10/40,070.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,589.49

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