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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,099.08, 55,335.91 and 22,193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,099.08, 55,335.91 and 22,193.02 is: 30,625.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,099.08 : 55,335.91 = 22,193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,099.08/55,335.91 = 22,193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,099.08x = 55,335.91 × 22,193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,099.08x = 1,228,071,012.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,071,012.65/40,099.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,625.91

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