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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,258, 56,936.11 and 22,395.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,258, 56,936.11 and 22,395.13 is: 30,905.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,258 : 56,936.11 = 22,395.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,258/56,936.11 = 22,395.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,258x = 56,936.11 × 22,395.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,258x = 1,275,091,585.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,091,585.14/41,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,905.32

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