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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,297.28, 56,991.36 and 22,435.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,297.28, 56,991.36 and 22,435.68 is: 30,961.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,297.28 : 56,991.36 = 22,435.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,297.28/56,991.36 = 22,435.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,297.28x = 56,991.36 × 22,435.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,297.28x = 1,278,639,915.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,639,915.72/41,297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,961.84

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