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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,346.72, 57,058.08 and 22,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,346.72, 57,058.08 and 22,484 is: 31,027.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,346.72 : 57,058.08 = 22,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,346.72/57,058.08 = 22,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,346.72x = 57,058.08 × 22,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,346.72x = 1,282,893,870.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,893,870.72/41,346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,027.71

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