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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,156.73, 55,413.95 and 22,250.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,156.73, 55,413.95 and 22,250.67 is: 30,704.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,156.73 : 55,413.95 = 22,250.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,156.73/55,413.95 = 22,250.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,156.73x = 55,413.95 × 22,250.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,156.73x = 1,232,997,514.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,997,514.85/40,156.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,704.63

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