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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,171.28, 55,434.33 and 22,266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,171.28, 55,434.33 and 22,266.09 is: 30,726.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,171.28 : 55,434.33 = 22,266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,171.28/55,434.33 = 22,266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,171.28x = 55,434.33 × 22,266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,171.28x = 1,234,305,780.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,305,780.87/40,171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,726.08

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