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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,488.92, 57,254.58 and 22,626

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,488.92, 57,254.58 and 22,626 is: 31,223.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,488.92 : 57,254.58 = 22,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,488.92/57,254.58 = 22,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,488.92x = 57,254.58 × 22,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,488.92x = 1,295,442,127.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,442,127.08/41,488.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,223.81

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