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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,350.72, 57,063.60 and 22,488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,350.72, 57,063.60 and 22,488 is: 31,033.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,350.72 : 57,063.60 = 22,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,350.72/57,063.60 = 22,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,350.72x = 57,063.60 × 22,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,350.72x = 1,283,246,236.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,246,236.80/41,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,033.23

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