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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,073.34, 55,301.55 and 22,168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,073.34, 55,301.55 and 22,168.92 is: 30,593.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,073.34 : 55,301.55 = 22,168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,073.34/55,301.55 = 22,168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,073.34x = 55,301.55 × 22,168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,073.34x = 1,225,975,637.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,975,637.83/40,073.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,593.30

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