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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,256.08, 55,553.14 and 22,107.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,256.08, 55,553.14 and 22,107.04 is: 30,507.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,256.08 : 55,553.14 = 22,107.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,256.08/55,553.14 = 22,107.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,256.08x = 55,553.14 × 22,107.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,256.08x = 1,228,115,488.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,115,488.11/40,256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,507.58

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