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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,160.99, 55,421.34 and 22,255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,160.99, 55,421.34 and 22,255.84 is: 30,712.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,160.99 : 55,421.34 = 22,255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,160.99/55,421.34 = 22,255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,160.99x = 55,421.34 × 22,255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,160.99x = 1,233,448,475.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,448,475.63/40,160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,712.60

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