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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,191.68, 55,465.11 and 22,044.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,191.68, 55,465.11 and 22,044.14 is: 30,421.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,191.68 : 55,465.11 = 22,044.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,191.68/55,465.11 = 22,044.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,191.68x = 55,465.11 × 22,044.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,191.68x = 1,222,680,649.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,680,649.96/40,191.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,421.24

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