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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,079.33, 56,689.31 and 22,216.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,079.33, 56,689.31 and 22,216.41 is: 30,658.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,079.33 : 56,689.31 = 22,216.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,079.33/56,689.31 = 22,216.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,079.33x = 56,689.31 × 22,216.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,079.33x = 1,259,432,842.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,432,842.50/41,079.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,658.55

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