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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,254.80, 56,931.96 and 22,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,254.80, 56,931.96 and 22,392 is: 30,901.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,254.80 : 56,931.96 = 22,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,254.80/56,931.96 = 22,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,254.80x = 56,931.96 × 22,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,254.80x = 1,274,820,448.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,820,448.32/41,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,901.14

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