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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,094.61, 55,333.17 and 22,189.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,094.61, 55,333.17 and 22,189.62 is: 30,623.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,094.61 : 55,333.17 = 22,189.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,094.61/55,333.17 = 22,189.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,094.61x = 55,333.17 × 22,189.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,094.61x = 1,227,822,015.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,822,015.70/40,094.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,623.12

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