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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,316.12, 57,016.86 and 22,453.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,316.12, 57,016.86 and 22,453.26 is: 30,985.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,316.12 : 57,016.86 = 22,453.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,316.12/57,016.86 = 22,453.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,316.12x = 57,016.86 × 22,453.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,316.12x = 1,280,214,381.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,214,381.96/41,316.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,985.83

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