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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,082.63, 55,315.66 and 22,177.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,082.63, 55,315.66 and 22,177.35 is: 30,605.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,082.63 : 55,315.66 = 22,177.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,082.63/55,315.66 = 22,177.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,082.63x = 55,315.66 × 22,177.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,082.63x = 1,226,754,475.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,754,475.72/40,082.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,605.64

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