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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,122.94, 55,368.97 and 22,217.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,122.94, 55,368.97 and 22,217.56 is: 30,659.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,122.94 : 55,368.97 = 22,217.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,122.94/55,368.97 = 22,217.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,122.94x = 55,368.97 × 22,217.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,122.94x = 1,230,163,330.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,163,330.23/40,122.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,659.85

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