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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,314.62, 57,014.79 and 22,451.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,314.62, 57,014.79 and 22,451.76 is: 30,983.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,314.62 : 57,014.79 = 22,451.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,314.62/57,014.79 = 22,451.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,314.62x = 57,014.79 × 22,451.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,314.62x = 1,280,082,381.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,082,381.53/41,314.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,983.76

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