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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,178.78, 56,826.77 and 22,315.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,178.78, 56,826.77 and 22,315.91 is: 30,795.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,178.78 : 56,826.77 = 22,315.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,178.78/56,826.77 = 22,315.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,178.78x = 56,826.77 × 22,315.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,178.78x = 1,268,140,689.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,140,689.20/41,178.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,795.98

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