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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,209, 56,868.42 and 22,346.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,209, 56,868.42 and 22,346.14 is: 30,837.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,209 : 56,868.42 = 22,346.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,209/56,868.42 = 22,346.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,209x = 56,868.42 × 22,346.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,209x = 1,270,789,674.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,789,674.90/41,209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,837.67

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