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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,285, 56,973.30 and 22,422.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,285, 56,973.30 and 22,422.28 is: 30,942.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,285 : 56,973.30 = 22,422.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,285/56,973.30 = 22,422.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,285x = 56,973.30 × 22,422.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,285x = 1,277,471,285.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,471,285.12/41,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,942.75

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