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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,167.31, 55,429.72 and 22,017.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,167.31, 55,429.72 and 22,017.66 is: 30,383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,167.31 : 55,429.72 = 22,017.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,167.31/55,429.72 = 22,017.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,167.31x = 55,429.72 × 22,017.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,167.31x = 1,220,432,548.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,432,548.52/40,167.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,383.73

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