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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,084.98, 55,312.92 and 22,177.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,084.98, 55,312.92 and 22,177.14 is: 30,602.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,084.98 : 55,312.92 = 22,177.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,084.98/55,312.92 = 22,177.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,084.98x = 55,312.92 × 22,177.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,084.98x = 1,226,682,370.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,682,370.65/40,084.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,602.05

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