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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,098.27, 55,333.89 and 22,191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,098.27, 55,333.89 and 22,191.60 is: 30,623.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,098.27 : 55,333.89 = 22,191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,098.27/55,333.89 = 22,191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,098.27x = 55,333.89 × 22,191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,098.27x = 1,227,947,553.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,947,553.32/40,098.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,623.45

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