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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,031.28, 56,623.14 and 22,168.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,031.28, 56,623.14 and 22,168.36 is: 30,592.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,031.28 : 56,623.14 = 22,168.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,031.28/56,623.14 = 22,168.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,031.28x = 56,623.14 × 22,168.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,031.28x = 1,255,242,151.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,242,151.85/41,031.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,592.32

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