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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,332.09, 55,659.88 and 22,184.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,332.09, 55,659.88 and 22,184.51 is: 30,615.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,332.09 : 55,659.88 = 22,184.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,332.09/55,659.88 = 22,184.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,332.09x = 55,659.88 × 22,184.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,332.09x = 1,234,786,850.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,786,850.85/40,332.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,615.49

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