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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,180.61, 55,449.27 and 22,275.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,180.61, 55,449.27 and 22,275.83 is: 30,740.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,180.61 : 55,449.27 = 22,275.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,180.61/55,449.27 = 22,275.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,180.61x = 55,449.27 × 22,275.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,180.61x = 1,235,178,234.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,178,234.90/40,180.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,740.66

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