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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,145.52, 56,780.70 and 22,282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,145.52, 56,780.70 and 22,282.60 is: 30,749.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,145.52 : 56,780.70 = 22,282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,145.52/56,780.70 = 22,282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,145.52x = 56,780.70 × 22,282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,145.52x = 1,265,221,625.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,221,625.82/41,145.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,749.92

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