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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,202, 56,858.76 and 22,339.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,202, 56,858.76 and 22,339.13 is: 30,827.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,202 : 56,858.76 = 22,339.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,202/56,858.76 = 22,339.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,202x = 56,858.76 × 22,339.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,202x = 1,270,174,946.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,174,946.99/41,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,827.99

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