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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,103, 55,341.34 and 22,198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,103, 55,341.34 and 22,198 is: 30,632.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,103 : 55,341.34 = 22,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,103/55,341.34 = 22,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,103x = 55,341.34 × 22,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,103x = 1,228,467,065.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,467,065.32/40,103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,632.80

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