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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,298.71, 56,987.65 and 22,901.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,298.71, 56,987.65 and 22,901.35 is: 31,601.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,298.71 : 56,987.65 = 22,901.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,298.71/56,987.65 = 22,901.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,298.71x = 56,987.65 × 22,901.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,298.71x = 1,305,094,118.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,094,118.33/41,298.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,601.33

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