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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,093.36, 55,327.48 and 22,189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,093.36, 55,327.48 and 22,189.12 is: 30,620.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,093.36 : 55,327.48 = 22,189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,093.36/55,327.48 = 22,189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,093.36x = 55,327.48 × 22,189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,093.36x = 1,227,667,899.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,667,899.23/40,093.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,620.23

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