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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,302.88, 56,997.97 and 22,440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,302.88, 56,997.97 and 22,440 is: 30,967.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,302.88 : 56,997.97 = 22,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,302.88/56,997.97 = 22,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,302.88x = 56,997.97 × 22,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,302.88x = 1,279,034,446.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,034,446.80/41,302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,967.20

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