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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,262.63, 56,942.49 and 22,399.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,262.63, 56,942.49 and 22,399.75 is: 30,911.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,262.63 : 56,942.49 = 22,399.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,262.63/56,942.49 = 22,399.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,262.63x = 56,942.49 × 22,399.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,262.63x = 1,275,497,540.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,497,540.38/41,262.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,911.69

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