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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,314.96, 55,635.30 and 22,166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,314.96, 55,635.30 and 22,166.44 is: 30,590.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,314.96 : 55,635.30 = 22,166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,314.96/55,635.30 = 22,166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,314.96x = 55,635.30 × 22,166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,314.96x = 1,233,236,539.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,236,539.33/40,314.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,590.05

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