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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,157.24, 55,414.64 and 22,251.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,157.24, 55,414.64 and 22,251.17 is: 30,705.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,157.24 : 55,414.64 = 22,251.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,157.24/55,414.64 = 22,251.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,157.24x = 55,414.64 × 22,251.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,157.24x = 1,233,040,186.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,040,186.80/40,157.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,705.31

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