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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,294.13, 56,985.96 and 22,431.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,294.13, 56,985.96 and 22,431.25 is: 30,955.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,294.13 : 56,985.96 = 22,431.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,294.13/56,985.96 = 22,431.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,294.13x = 56,985.96 × 22,431.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,294.13x = 1,278,266,315.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,266,315.25/41,294.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,955.16

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