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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,159.20, 55,418.94 and 22,254.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,159.20, 55,418.94 and 22,254.15 is: 30,710.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,159.20 : 55,418.94 = 22,254.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,159.20/55,418.94 = 22,254.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,159.20x = 55,418.94 × 22,254.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,159.20x = 1,233,301,403.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,301,403.60/40,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,710.31

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