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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,160.39, 55,421.65 and 22,255.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,160.39, 55,421.65 and 22,255.69 is: 30,713.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,160.39 : 55,421.65 = 22,255.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,160.39/55,421.65 = 22,255.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,160.39x = 55,421.65 × 22,255.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,160.39x = 1,233,446,950.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,446,950.95/40,160.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,713.02

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