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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,160.48, 55,420.68 and 22,255.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,160.48, 55,420.68 and 22,255.10 is: 30,711.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,160.48 : 55,420.68 = 22,255.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,160.48/55,420.68 = 22,255.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,160.48x = 55,420.68 × 22,255.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,160.48x = 1,233,392,775.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,392,775.47/40,160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,711.60

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