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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,093.34, 55,323.96 and 22,187.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,093.34, 55,323.96 and 22,187.27 is: 30,615.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,093.34 : 55,323.96 = 22,187.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,093.34/55,323.96 = 22,187.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,093.34x = 55,323.96 × 22,187.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,093.34x = 1,227,487,361.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,487,361.37/40,093.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,615.75

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