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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,170.80, 55,436.12 and 22,266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,170.80, 55,436.12 and 22,266.16 is: 30,727.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,170.80 : 55,436.12 = 22,266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,170.80/55,436.12 = 22,266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,170.80x = 55,436.12 × 22,266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,170.80x = 1,234,349,517.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,349,517.70/40,170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,727.53

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