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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,265.88, 56,947.61 and 22,403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,265.88, 56,947.61 and 22,403 is: 30,916.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,265.88 : 56,947.61 = 22,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,265.88/56,947.61 = 22,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,265.88x = 56,947.61 × 22,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,265.88x = 1,275,797,306.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,797,306.83/41,265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,916.52

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