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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,159.61, 55,420.58 and 22,254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,159.61, 55,420.58 and 22,254.91 is: 30,711.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,159.61 : 55,420.58 = 22,254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,159.61/55,420.58 = 22,254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,159.61x = 55,420.58 × 22,254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,159.61x = 1,233,380,020.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,380,020.05/40,159.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,711.96

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