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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,332.26, 57,038.78 and 22,470.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,332.26, 57,038.78 and 22,470.06 is: 31,008.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,332.26 : 57,038.78 = 22,470.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,332.26/57,038.78 = 22,470.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,332.26x = 57,038.78 × 22,470.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,332.26x = 1,281,664,808.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,664,808.93/41,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,008.82

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