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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,011, 56,595.19 and 22,148.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,011, 56,595.19 and 22,148.13 is: 30,564.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,011 : 56,595.19 = 22,148.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,011/56,595.19 = 22,148.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,011x = 56,595.19 × 22,148.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,011x = 1,253,477,625.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,477,625.49/41,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,564.42

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