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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,299.88, 56,993.83 and 22,437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,299.88, 56,993.83 and 22,437 is: 30,963.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,299.88 : 56,993.83 = 22,437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,299.88/56,993.83 = 22,437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,299.88x = 56,993.83 × 22,437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,299.88x = 1,278,770,507.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,770,507.62/41,299.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,963.06

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