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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,331, 57,036.65 and 22,467.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,331, 57,036.65 and 22,467.99 is: 31,005.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,331 : 57,036.65 = 22,467.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,331/57,036.65 = 22,467.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,331x = 57,036.65 × 22,467.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,331x = 1,281,498,769.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,498,769.49/41,331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,005.75

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