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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,091.08, 55,324.86 and 22,185.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,091.08, 55,324.86 and 22,185.01 is: 30,614.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,091.08 : 55,324.86 = 22,185.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,091.08/55,324.86 = 22,185.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,091.08x = 55,324.86 × 22,185.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,091.08x = 1,227,382,572.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,382,572.35/40,091.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,614.85

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