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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,175.01, 55,435.68 and 22,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,175.01, 55,435.68 and 22,270 is: 30,729.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,175.01 : 55,435.68 = 22,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,175.01/55,435.68 = 22,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,175.01x = 55,435.68 × 22,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,175.01x = 1,234,552,593.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,552,593.60/40,175.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,729.37

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