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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,122.22, 55,367.98 and 22,216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,122.22, 55,367.98 and 22,216.84 is: 30,658.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,122.22 : 55,367.98 = 22,216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,122.22/55,367.98 = 22,216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,122.22x = 55,367.98 × 22,216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,122.22x = 1,230,101,358.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,101,358.82/40,122.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,658.86

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