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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,259.61, 55,558.49 and 22,111.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,259.61, 55,558.49 and 22,111.11 is: 30,513.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,259.61 : 55,558.49 = 22,111.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,259.61/55,558.49 = 22,111.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,259.61x = 55,558.49 × 22,111.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,259.61x = 1,228,459,773.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,459,773.27/40,259.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,513.45

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