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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,346.40, 57,057.36 and 22,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,346.40, 57,057.36 and 22,484 is: 31,027.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,346.40 : 57,057.36 = 22,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,346.40/57,057.36 = 22,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,346.40x = 57,057.36 × 22,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,346.40x = 1,282,877,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,877,682.24/41,346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,027.55

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