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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,314.52, 57,013.77 and 22,451.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,314.52, 57,013.77 and 22,451.65 is: 30,983.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,314.52 : 57,013.77 = 22,451.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,314.52/57,013.77 = 22,451.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,314.52x = 57,013.77 × 22,451.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,314.52x = 1,280,053,150.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,053,150.88/41,314.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,983.13

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