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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,147.81, 56,783.93 and 22,285.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,147.81, 56,783.93 and 22,285.01 is: 30,753.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,147.81 : 56,783.93 = 22,285.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,147.81/56,783.93 = 22,285.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,147.81x = 56,783.93 × 22,285.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,147.81x = 1,265,430,336.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,430,336.46/41,147.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,753.29

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