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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,266, 56,948.04 and 22,403.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,266, 56,948.04 and 22,403.08 is: 30,916.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,266 : 56,948.04 = 22,403.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,266/56,948.04 = 22,403.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,266x = 56,948.04 × 22,403.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,266x = 1,275,811,495.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,811,495.96/41,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,916.77

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