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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,181.64, 55,447.77 and 22,029.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,181.64, 55,447.77 and 22,029.46 is: 30,399.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,181.64 : 55,447.77 = 22,029.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,181.64/55,447.77 = 22,029.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,181.64x = 55,447.77 × 22,029.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,181.64x = 1,221,484,431.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,484,431.30/40,181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,399.07

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