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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,023, 56,611.77 and 22,160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,023, 56,611.77 and 22,160.13 is: 30,581.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,023 : 56,611.77 = 22,160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,023/56,611.77 = 22,160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,023x = 56,611.77 × 22,160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,023x = 1,254,524,182.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,524,182.73/41,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,581.00

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