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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,254.68, 56,931.51 and 22,391.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,254.68, 56,931.51 and 22,391.81 is: 30,900.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,254.68 : 56,931.51 = 22,391.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,254.68/56,931.51 = 22,391.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,254.68x = 56,931.51 × 22,391.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,254.68x = 1,274,799,554.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,799,554.93/41,254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,900.73

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