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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,031.72, 56,623.80 and 22,168.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,031.72, 56,623.80 and 22,168.86 is: 30,593.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,031.72 : 56,623.80 = 22,168.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,031.72/56,623.80 = 22,168.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,031.72x = 56,623.80 × 22,168.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,031.72x = 1,255,285,094.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,285,094.87/41,031.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,593.04

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