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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,174.28, 55,441.06 and 22,026.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,174.28, 55,441.06 and 22,026.71 is: 30,397.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,174.28 : 55,441.06 = 22,026.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,174.28/55,441.06 = 22,026.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,174.28x = 55,441.06 × 22,026.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,174.28x = 1,221,184,150.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,184,150.71/40,174.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,397.16

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