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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,121.05, 55,366.37 and 22,215.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,121.05, 55,366.37 and 22,215.67 is: 30,657.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,121.05 : 55,366.37 = 22,215.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,121.05/55,366.37 = 22,215.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,121.05x = 55,366.37 × 22,215.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,121.05x = 1,230,001,129.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,001,129.77/40,121.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,657.25

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