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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,276.79, 56,962.44 and 22,414.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,276.79, 56,962.44 and 22,414.32 is: 30,932.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,276.79 : 56,962.44 = 22,414.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,276.79/56,962.44 = 22,414.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,276.79x = 56,962.44 × 22,414.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,276.79x = 1,276,774,358.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,774,358.14/41,276.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,932.02

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