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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,229, 56,895.48 and 22,366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,229, 56,895.48 and 22,366.80 is: 30,865.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,229 : 56,895.48 = 22,366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,229/56,895.48 = 22,366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,229x = 56,895.48 × 22,366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,229x = 1,272,569,822.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,569,822.06/41,229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,865.89

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