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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,849.16, 57,751.84 and 22,986.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,849.16, 57,751.84 and 22,986.28 is: 31,721.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,849.16 : 57,751.84 = 22,986.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,849.16/57,751.84 = 22,986.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,849.16x = 57,751.84 × 22,986.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,849.16x = 1,327,499,936.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,499,936.38/41,849.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,721.07

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