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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,332.28, 57,037.44 and 22,469.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,332.28, 57,037.44 and 22,469.48 is: 31,007.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,332.28 : 57,037.44 = 22,469.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,332.28/57,037.44 = 22,469.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,332.28x = 57,037.44 × 22,469.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,332.28x = 1,281,601,617.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,601,617.33/41,332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,007.28

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