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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,190, 56,841.96 and 22,327.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,190, 56,841.96 and 22,327.08 is: 30,811.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,190 : 56,841.96 = 22,327.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,190/56,841.96 = 22,327.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,190x = 56,841.96 × 22,327.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,190x = 1,269,114,988.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,114,988.28/41,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,811.24

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