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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,079.89, 55,306.02 and 22,172.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,079.89, 55,306.02 and 22,172.05 is: 30,595.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,079.89 : 55,306.02 = 22,172.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,079.89/55,306.02 = 22,172.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,079.89x = 55,306.02 × 22,172.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,079.89x = 1,226,247,840.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,247,840.74/40,079.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,595.09

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