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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,148.33, 55,407.69 and 22,244.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,148.33, 55,407.69 and 22,244.99 is: 30,699.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,148.33 : 55,407.69 = 22,244.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,148.33/55,407.69 = 22,244.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,148.33x = 55,407.69 × 22,244.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,148.33x = 1,232,543,232.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,543,232.93/40,148.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,699.74

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