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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,169.04, 55,433.68 and 22,264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,169.04, 55,433.68 and 22,264.44 is: 30,725.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,169.04 : 55,433.68 = 22,264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,169.04/55,433.68 = 22,264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,169.04x = 55,433.68 × 22,264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,169.04x = 1,234,199,842.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,199,842.34/40,169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,725.15

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