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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,033.64, 56,626.44 and 22,170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,033.64, 56,626.44 and 22,170.72 is: 30,595.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,033.64 : 56,626.44 = 22,170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,033.64/56,626.44 = 22,170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,033.64x = 56,626.44 × 22,170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,033.64x = 1,255,448,945.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,448,945.84/41,033.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,595.60

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