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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,031.77, 61,571.34 and 22,311.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,031.77, 61,571.34 and 22,311.05 is: 33,479.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,031.77 : 61,571.34 = 22,311.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,031.77/61,571.34 = 22,311.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,031.77x = 61,571.34 × 22,311.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,031.77x = 1,373,720,937.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,720,937.45/41,031.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,479.45

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