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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,287.48, 56,976.74 and 22,425

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,287.48, 56,976.74 and 22,425 is: 30,946.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,287.48 : 56,976.74 = 22,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,287.48/56,976.74 = 22,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,287.48x = 56,976.74 × 22,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,287.48x = 1,277,703,394.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,703,394.50/41,287.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,946.51

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