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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,127.84, 55,376.58 and 22,222.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,127.84, 55,376.58 and 22,222.46 is: 30,667.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,127.84 : 55,376.58 = 22,222.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,127.84/55,376.58 = 22,222.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,127.84x = 55,376.58 × 22,222.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,127.84x = 1,230,603,833.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,603,833.99/40,127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,667.08

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