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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,128.16, 55,375.92 and 22,222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,128.16, 55,375.92 and 22,222.24 is: 30,666.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,128.16 : 55,375.92 = 22,222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,128.16/55,375.92 = 22,222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,128.16x = 55,375.92 × 22,222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,128.16x = 1,230,576,984.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,576,984.46/40,128.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,666.17

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