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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,276.74, 56,961.40 and 22,414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,276.74, 56,961.40 and 22,414 is: 30,931.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,276.74 : 56,961.40 = 22,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,276.74/56,961.40 = 22,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,276.74x = 56,961.40 × 22,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,276.74x = 1,276,732,819.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,732,819.60/41,276.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,931.05

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