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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,042.16, 56,638.44 and 22,179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,042.16, 56,638.44 and 22,179.24 is: 30,607.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,042.16 : 56,638.44 = 22,179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,042.16/56,638.44 = 22,179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,042.16x = 56,638.44 × 22,179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,042.16x = 1,256,197,553.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,197,553.99/41,042.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,607.49

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