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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,275.52, 56,957.48 and 22,877.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,275.52, 56,957.48 and 22,877.44 is: 31,569.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,275.52 : 56,957.48 = 22,877.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,275.52/56,957.48 = 22,877.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,275.52x = 56,957.48 × 22,877.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,275.52x = 1,303,041,160.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,041,160.26/41,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,569.34

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