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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,099.88, 56,717.84 and 22,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,099.88, 56,717.84 and 22,237 is: 30,687.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,099.88 : 56,717.84 = 22,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,099.88/56,717.84 = 22,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,099.88x = 56,717.84 × 22,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,099.88x = 1,261,234,496.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,234,496.90/41,099.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,687.06

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