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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,253.97, 56,931.51 and 22,391.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,253.97, 56,931.51 and 22,391.05 is: 30,900.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,253.97 : 56,931.51 = 22,391.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,253.97/56,931.51 = 22,391.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,253.97x = 56,931.51 × 22,391.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,253.97x = 1,274,756,286.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,756,286.99/41,253.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,900.21

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