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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,122.69, 55,368.63 and 22,217.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,122.69, 55,368.63 and 22,217.31 is: 30,659.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,122.69 : 55,368.63 = 22,217.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,122.69/55,368.63 = 22,217.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,122.69x = 55,368.63 × 22,217.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,122.69x = 1,230,141,850.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,141,850.68/40,122.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,659.51

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