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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,129.74, 55,375.92 and 22,223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,129.74, 55,375.92 and 22,223.34 is: 30,666.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,129.74 : 55,375.92 = 22,223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,129.74/55,375.92 = 22,223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,129.74x = 55,375.92 × 22,223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,129.74x = 1,230,637,897.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,637,897.97/40,129.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,666.48

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