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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,305.83, 57,002.89 and 22,444.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,305.83, 57,002.89 and 22,444.17 is: 30,973.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,305.83 : 57,002.89 = 22,444.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,305.83/57,002.89 = 22,444.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,305.83x = 57,002.89 × 22,444.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,305.83x = 1,279,382,553.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,382,553.65/41,305.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,973.41

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