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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,149.69, 56,786.57 and 22,286.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,149.69, 56,786.57 and 22,286.81 is: 30,755.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,149.69 : 56,786.57 = 22,286.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,149.69/56,786.57 = 22,286.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,149.69x = 56,786.57 × 22,286.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,149.69x = 1,265,591,610.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,591,610.25/41,149.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,755.80

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