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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,122.34, 55,368.77 and 22,218.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,122.34, 55,368.77 and 22,218.50 is: 30,661.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,122.34 : 55,368.77 = 22,218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,122.34/55,368.77 = 22,218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,122.34x = 55,368.77 × 22,218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,122.34x = 1,230,211,043.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,211,043.57/40,122.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,661.50

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