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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,050.69, 56,649.98 and 22,187.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,050.69, 56,649.98 and 22,187.83 is: 30,619.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,050.69 : 56,649.98 = 22,187.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,050.69/56,649.98 = 22,187.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,050.69x = 56,649.98 × 22,187.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,050.69x = 1,256,940,125.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,940,125.74/41,050.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,619.22

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