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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,009.81, 56,593.54 and 22,146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,009.81, 56,593.54 and 22,146.94 is: 30,562.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,009.81 : 56,593.54 = 22,146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,009.81/56,593.54 = 22,146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,009.81x = 56,593.54 × 22,146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,009.81x = 1,253,373,620.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,373,620.97/41,009.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,562.77

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