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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,282.61, 56,969.97 and 22,419.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,282.61, 56,969.97 and 22,419.74 is: 30,939.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,282.61 : 56,969.97 = 22,419.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,282.61/56,969.97 = 22,419.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,282.61x = 56,969.97 × 22,419.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,282.61x = 1,277,251,630.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,251,630.36/41,282.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,939.22

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