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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,094.95, 55,323.39 and 22,189.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,094.95, 55,323.39 and 22,189.09 is: 30,616.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,094.95 : 55,323.39 = 22,189.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,094.95/55,323.39 = 22,189.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,094.95x = 55,323.39 × 22,189.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,094.95x = 1,227,575,679.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,575,679.82/40,094.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,616.72

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