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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,149.24, 56,786.03 and 22,286.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,149.24, 56,786.03 and 22,286.37 is: 30,755.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,149.24 : 56,786.03 = 22,286.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,149.24/56,786.03 = 22,286.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,149.24x = 56,786.03 × 22,286.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,149.24x = 1,265,554,475.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,554,475.41/41,149.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,755.23

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