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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,043.16, 56,639.82 and 22,180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,043.16, 56,639.82 and 22,180.24 is: 30,608.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,043.16 : 56,639.82 = 22,180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,043.16/56,639.82 = 22,180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,043.16x = 56,639.82 × 22,180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,043.16x = 1,256,284,801.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,284,801.16/41,043.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,608.87

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