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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,314.89, 57,012.21 and 22,451.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,314.89, 57,012.21 and 22,451.88 is: 30,982.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,314.89 : 57,012.21 = 22,451.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,314.89/57,012.21 = 22,451.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,314.89x = 57,012.21 × 22,451.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,314.89x = 1,280,031,297.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,031,297.45/41,314.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,982.32

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