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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,262.16, 56,942.04 and 22,399.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,262.16, 56,942.04 and 22,399.24 is: 30,911.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,262.16 : 56,942.04 = 22,399.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,262.16/56,942.04 = 22,399.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,262.16x = 56,942.04 × 22,399.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,262.16x = 1,275,458,420.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,458,420.05/41,262.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,911.09

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