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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,095.84, 55,329.96 and 22,189.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,095.84, 55,329.96 and 22,189.77 is: 30,620.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,095.84 : 55,329.96 = 22,189.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,095.84/55,329.96 = 22,189.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,095.84x = 55,329.96 × 22,189.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,095.84x = 1,227,759,262.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,759,262.93/40,095.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,620.62

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