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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,092.21, 55,326.42 and 22,186.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,092.21, 55,326.42 and 22,186.15 is: 30,616.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,092.21 : 55,326.42 = 22,186.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,092.21/55,326.42 = 22,186.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,092.21x = 55,326.42 × 22,186.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,092.21x = 1,227,480,253.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,480,253.08/40,092.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,616.43

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