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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,015.16, 56,601.80 and 22,867

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,015.16, 56,601.80 and 22,867 is: 31,556.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,015.16 : 56,601.80 = 22,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,015.16/56,601.80 = 22,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,015.16x = 56,601.80 × 22,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,015.16x = 1,294,313,360.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,313,360.60/41,015.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,556.95

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