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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,164.76, 55,426.63 and 22,015.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,164.76, 55,426.63 and 22,015.33 is: 30,380.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,164.76 : 55,426.63 = 22,015.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,164.76/55,426.63 = 22,015.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,164.76x = 55,426.63 × 22,015.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,164.76x = 1,220,235,550.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,235,550.24/40,164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,380.75

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