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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,265, 56,946.74 and 22,402.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,265, 56,946.74 and 22,402.12 is: 30,915.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,265 : 56,946.74 = 22,402.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,265/56,946.74 = 22,402.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,265x = 56,946.74 × 22,402.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,265x = 1,275,727,703.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,727,703.09/41,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,915.49

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