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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,186.69, 55,457.55 and 22,281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,186.69, 55,457.55 and 22,281.24 is: 30,748.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,186.69 : 55,457.55 = 22,281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,186.69/55,457.55 = 22,281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,186.69x = 55,457.55 × 22,281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,186.69x = 1,235,662,981.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,662,981.36/40,186.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,748.07

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