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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,281.81, 56,969.58 and 22,418.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,281.81, 56,969.58 and 22,418.92 is: 30,938.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,281.81 : 56,969.58 = 22,418.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,281.81/56,969.58 = 22,418.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,281.81x = 56,969.58 × 22,418.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,281.81x = 1,277,196,456.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,196,456.45/41,281.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,938.48

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