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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,254, 56,931.54 and 22,391.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,254, 56,931.54 and 22,391.08 is: 30,900.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,254 : 56,931.54 = 22,391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,254/56,931.54 = 22,391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,254x = 56,931.54 × 22,391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,254x = 1,274,758,666.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,758,666.66/41,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,900.24

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