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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,244, 56,916.82 and 22,381.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,244, 56,916.82 and 22,381.14 is: 30,886.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,244 : 56,916.82 = 22,381.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,244/56,916.82 = 22,381.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,244x = 56,916.82 × 22,381.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,244x = 1,273,863,316.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,863,316.77/41,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,886.03

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