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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,176.01, 55,437.06 and 22,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,176.01, 55,437.06 and 22,271 is: 30,730.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,176.01 : 55,437.06 = 22,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,176.01/55,437.06 = 22,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,176.01x = 55,437.06 × 22,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,176.01x = 1,234,638,763.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,638,763.26/40,176.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,730.75

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