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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,263.88, 56,944.85 and 22,401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,263.88, 56,944.85 and 22,401 is: 30,913.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,263.88 : 56,944.85 = 22,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,263.88/56,944.85 = 22,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,263.88x = 56,944.85 × 22,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,263.88x = 1,275,621,472.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,621,472.85/41,263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,913.76

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