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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,174.44, 55,443.96 and 22,275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,174.44, 55,443.96 and 22,275.16 is: 30,741.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,174.44 : 55,443.96 = 22,275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,174.44/55,443.96 = 22,275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,174.44x = 55,443.96 × 22,275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,174.44x = 1,235,023,080.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,023,080.03/40,174.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,741.51

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