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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,008.65, 56,591.94 and 22,145.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,008.65, 56,591.94 and 22,145.78 is: 30,561.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,008.65 : 56,591.94 = 22,145.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,008.65/56,591.94 = 22,145.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,008.65x = 56,591.94 × 22,145.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,008.65x = 1,253,272,259.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,272,259.32/41,008.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,561.17

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