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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,309.74, 57,007.35 and 22,446.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,309.74, 57,007.35 and 22,446.94 is: 30,976.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,309.74 : 57,007.35 = 22,446.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,309.74/57,007.35 = 22,446.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,309.74x = 57,007.35 × 22,446.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,309.74x = 1,279,640,565.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,640,565.01/41,309.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,976.73

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