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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,129.76, 55,381.20 and 22,226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,129.76, 55,381.20 and 22,226.72 is: 30,674.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,129.76 : 55,381.20 = 22,226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,129.76/55,381.20 = 22,226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,129.76x = 55,381.20 × 22,226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,129.76x = 1,230,942,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,942,425.66/40,129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,674.05

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