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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,326, 57,029.45 and 22,463.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,326, 57,029.45 and 22,463.20 is: 30,998.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,326 : 57,029.45 = 22,463.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,326/57,029.45 = 22,463.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,326x = 57,029.45 × 22,463.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,326x = 1,281,063,941.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,063,941.24/41,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,998.98

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