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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,259.61, 56,938.89 and 22,396.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,259.61, 56,938.89 and 22,396.72 is: 30,907.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,259.61 : 56,938.89 = 22,396.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,259.61/56,938.89 = 22,396.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,259.61x = 56,938.89 × 22,396.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,259.61x = 1,275,244,376.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,244,376.44/41,259.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,907.81

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