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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,233, 56,901.54 and 22,370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,233, 56,901.54 and 22,370.12 is: 30,870.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,233 : 56,901.54 = 22,370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,233/56,901.54 = 22,370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,233x = 56,901.54 × 22,370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,233x = 1,272,894,277.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,894,277.98/41,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,870.77

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