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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,356.62, 57,072.33 and 22,493.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,356.62, 57,072.33 and 22,493.88 is: 31,041.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,356.62 : 57,072.33 = 22,493.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,356.62/57,072.33 = 22,493.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,356.62x = 57,072.33 × 22,493.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,356.62x = 1,283,778,142.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,778,142.34/41,356.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,041.66

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