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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,266.72, 56,948.70 and 22,403.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,266.72, 56,948.70 and 22,403.85 is: 30,917.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,266.72 : 56,948.70 = 22,403.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,266.72/56,948.70 = 22,403.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,266.72x = 56,948.70 × 22,403.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,266.72x = 1,275,870,132.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,870,132.50/41,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,917.65

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