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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,145.59, 56,781.18 and 22,282.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,145.59, 56,781.18 and 22,282.71 is: 30,750.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,145.59 : 56,781.18 = 22,282.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,145.59/56,781.18 = 22,282.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,145.59x = 56,781.18 × 22,282.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,145.59x = 1,265,238,567.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,238,567.40/41,145.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,750.29

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