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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,162.77, 55,424.54 and 22,013.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,162.77, 55,424.54 and 22,013.93 is: 30,379.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,162.77 : 55,424.54 = 22,013.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,162.77/55,424.54 = 22,013.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,162.77x = 55,424.54 × 22,013.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,162.77x = 1,220,112,137.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,112,137.44/40,162.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,379.18

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