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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,176.76, 55,442.72 and 22,027.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,176.76, 55,442.72 and 22,027.10 is: 30,396.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,176.76 : 55,442.72 = 22,027.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,176.76/55,442.72 = 22,027.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,176.76x = 55,442.72 × 22,027.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,176.76x = 1,221,242,531.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,242,531.39/40,176.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,396.74

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