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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,204, 56,861.52 and 22,341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,204, 56,861.52 and 22,341.12 is: 30,830.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,204 : 56,861.52 = 22,341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,204/56,861.52 = 22,341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,204x = 56,861.52 × 22,341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,204x = 1,270,350,041.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,350,041.70/41,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,830.75

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