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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,126, 56,753.88 and 22,263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,126, 56,753.88 and 22,263.28 is: 30,723.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,126 : 56,753.88 = 22,263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,126/56,753.88 = 22,263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,126x = 56,753.88 × 22,263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,126x = 1,263,527,521.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,527,521.53/41,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,723.33

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