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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,263, 56,942.80 and 22,399.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,263, 56,942.80 and 22,399.99 is: 30,911.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,263 : 56,942.80 = 22,399.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,263/56,942.80 = 22,399.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,263x = 56,942.80 × 22,399.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,263x = 1,275,518,150.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,518,150.57/41,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,911.91

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