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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,234.28, 56,903.06 and 22,371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,234.28, 56,903.06 and 22,371 is: 30,871.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,234.28 : 56,903.06 = 22,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,234.28/56,903.06 = 22,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,234.28x = 56,903.06 × 22,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,234.28x = 1,272,978,355.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,978,355.26/41,234.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,871.85

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