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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,095.48, 55,330.68 and 22,191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,095.48, 55,330.68 and 22,191.24 is: 30,623.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,095.48 : 55,330.68 = 22,191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,095.48/55,330.68 = 22,191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,095.48x = 55,330.68 × 22,191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,095.48x = 1,227,856,399.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,856,399.24/40,095.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,623.31

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