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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,251, 56,926.26 and 22,388.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,251, 56,926.26 and 22,388.20 is: 30,895.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,251 : 56,926.26 = 22,388.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,251/56,926.26 = 22,388.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,251x = 56,926.26 × 22,388.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,251x = 1,274,476,494.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,476,494.13/41,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,895.65

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