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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,253.84, 56,930.76 and 22,391.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,253.84, 56,930.76 and 22,391.28 is: 30,900.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,253.84 : 56,930.76 = 22,391.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,253.84/56,930.76 = 22,391.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,253.84x = 56,930.76 × 22,391.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,253.84x = 1,274,752,587.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,752,587.77/41,253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,900.22

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