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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,337.68, 57,045.84 and 22,474.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,337.68, 57,045.84 and 22,474.88 is: 31,015.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,337.68 : 57,045.84 = 22,474.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,337.68/57,045.84 = 22,474.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,337.68x = 57,045.84 × 22,474.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,337.68x = 1,282,098,408.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,098,408.50/41,337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,015.25

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