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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,094.26, 55,329.28 and 22,188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,094.26, 55,329.28 and 22,188.22 is: 30,619.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,094.26 : 55,329.28 = 22,188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,094.26/55,329.28 = 22,188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,094.26x = 55,329.28 × 22,188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,094.26x = 1,227,658,237.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,658,237.08/40,094.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,619.30

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