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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,093.26, 55,327.91 and 22,187.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,093.26, 55,327.91 and 22,187.22 is: 30,617.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,093.26 : 55,327.91 = 22,187.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,093.26/55,327.91 = 22,187.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,093.26x = 55,327.91 × 22,187.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,093.26x = 1,227,572,400.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,572,400.37/40,093.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,617.92

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