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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,136.98, 55,389.03 and 22,233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,136.98, 55,389.03 and 22,233.14 is: 30,681.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,136.98 : 55,389.03 = 22,233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,136.98/55,389.03 = 22,233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,136.98x = 55,389.03 × 22,233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,136.98x = 1,231,472,186.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,472,186.69/40,136.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,681.74

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