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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,170.87, 55,436.21 and 22,266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,170.87, 55,436.21 and 22,266.18 is: 30,727.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,170.87 : 55,436.21 = 22,266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,170.87/55,436.21 = 22,266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,170.87x = 55,436.21 × 22,266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,170.87x = 1,234,352,630.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,352,630.38/40,170.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,727.56

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