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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,265.89, 61,898.85 and 22,535.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,265.89, 61,898.85 and 22,535.68 is: 33,803.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,265.89 : 61,898.85 = 22,535.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,265.89/61,898.85 = 22,535.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,265.89x = 61,898.85 × 22,535.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,265.89x = 1,394,932,521.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,932,521.22/41,265.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,803.53

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