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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,106, 55,345.48 and 22,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,106, 55,345.48 and 22,201 is: 30,636.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,106 : 55,345.48 = 22,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,106/55,345.48 = 22,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,106x = 55,345.48 × 22,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,106x = 1,228,725,001.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,725,001.48/40,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,636.94

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