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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,009.78, 56,593.49 and 22,146.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,009.78, 56,593.49 and 22,146.90 is: 30,562.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,009.78 : 56,593.49 = 22,146.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,009.78/56,593.49 = 22,146.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,009.78x = 56,593.49 × 22,146.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,009.78x = 1,253,370,363.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,370,363.68/41,009.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,562.72

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