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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,090.08, 55,323.48 and 22,184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,090.08, 55,323.48 and 22,184.01 is: 30,613.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,090.08 : 55,323.48 = 22,184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,090.08/55,323.48 = 22,184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,090.08x = 55,323.48 × 22,184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,090.08x = 1,227,296,633.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,296,633.55/40,090.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,613.47

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