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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,163, 56,804.92 and 22,300.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,163, 56,804.92 and 22,300.12 is: 30,774.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,163 : 56,804.92 = 22,300.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,163/56,804.92 = 22,300.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,163x = 56,804.92 × 22,300.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,163x = 1,266,756,532.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,756,532.59/41,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,774.15

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