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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,139.84, 55,393.41 and 22,235.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,139.84, 55,393.41 and 22,235.13 is: 30,684.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,139.84 : 55,393.41 = 22,235.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,139.84/55,393.41 = 22,235.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,139.84x = 55,393.41 × 22,235.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,139.84x = 1,231,679,672.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,679,672.49/40,139.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,684.72

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