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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,251.36, 56,926.72 and 22,388.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,251.36, 56,926.72 and 22,388.32 is: 30,895.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,251.36 : 56,926.72 = 22,388.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,251.36/56,926.72 = 22,388.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,251.36x = 56,926.72 × 22,388.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,251.36x = 1,274,493,623.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,493,623.91/41,251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,895.80

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