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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,162.61, 56,804.58 and 22,299.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,162.61, 56,804.58 and 22,299.74 is: 30,773.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,162.61 : 56,804.58 = 22,299.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,162.61/56,804.58 = 22,299.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,162.61x = 56,804.58 × 22,299.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,162.61x = 1,266,726,969.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,726,969.29/41,162.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,773.73

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