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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,023.97, 56,613.08 and 22,161.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,023.97, 56,613.08 and 22,161.09 is: 30,582.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,023.97 : 56,613.08 = 22,161.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,023.97/56,613.08 = 22,161.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,023.97x = 56,613.08 × 22,161.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,023.97x = 1,254,607,704.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,607,704.10/41,023.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,582.31

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