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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,236.28, 56,905.82 and 22,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,236.28, 56,905.82 and 22,373 is: 30,874.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,236.28 : 56,905.82 = 22,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,236.28/56,905.82 = 22,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,236.28x = 56,905.82 × 22,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,236.28x = 1,273,153,910.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,153,910.86/41,236.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,874.61

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