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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,147.83, 56,783.33 and 22,998.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,147.83, 56,783.33 and 22,998.98 is: 31,738.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,147.83 : 56,783.33 = 22,998.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,147.83/56,783.33 = 22,998.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,147.83x = 56,783.33 × 22,998.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,147.83x = 1,305,958,272.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,958,272.09/41,147.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,738.20

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