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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,022.61, 56,614.19 and 22,874.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,022.61, 56,614.19 and 22,874.56 is: 31,568.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,022.61 : 56,614.19 = 22,874.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,022.61/56,614.19 = 22,874.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,022.61x = 56,614.19 × 22,874.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,022.61x = 1,295,024,430.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,024,430.10/41,022.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,568.55

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