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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,257, 56,934.73 and 22,394.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,257, 56,934.73 and 22,394.13 is: 30,903.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,257 : 56,934.73 = 22,394.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,257/56,934.73 = 22,394.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,257x = 56,934.73 × 22,394.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,257x = 1,275,003,745.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,003,745.13/41,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,903.94

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