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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,067, 56,672.46 and 22,204.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,067, 56,672.46 and 22,204.14 is: 30,641.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,067 : 56,672.46 = 22,204.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,067/56,672.46 = 22,204.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,067x = 56,672.46 × 22,204.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,067x = 1,258,363,235.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,363,235.98/41,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,641.71

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