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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,254.84, 56,931.40 and 22,391.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,254.84, 56,931.40 and 22,391.56 is: 30,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,254.84 : 56,931.40 = 22,391.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,254.84/56,931.40 = 22,391.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,254.84x = 56,931.40 × 22,391.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,254.84x = 1,274,782,858.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,782,858.98/41,254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,900.20

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