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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,131.62, 55,380.01 and 22,225.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,131.62, 55,380.01 and 22,225.56 is: 30,670.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,131.62 : 55,380.01 = 22,225.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,131.62/55,380.01 = 22,225.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,131.62x = 55,380.01 × 22,225.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,131.62x = 1,230,851,735.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,851,735.06/40,131.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,670.37

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