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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,181.64, 55,446.90 and 22,275.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,181.64, 55,446.90 and 22,275.14 is: 30,737.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,181.64 : 55,446.90 = 22,275.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,181.64/55,446.90 = 22,275.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,181.64x = 55,446.90 × 22,275.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,181.64x = 1,235,087,182.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,087,182.83/40,181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,737.60

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