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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,031.34, 56,623.08 and 22,168.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,031.34, 56,623.08 and 22,168.42 is: 30,592.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,031.34 : 56,623.08 = 22,168.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,031.34/56,623.08 = 22,168.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,031.34x = 56,623.08 × 22,168.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,031.34x = 1,255,244,219.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,244,219.13/41,031.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,592.33

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