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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,382, 57,107.16 and 22,519.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,382, 57,107.16 and 22,519.26 is: 31,076.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,382 : 57,107.16 = 22,519.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,382/57,107.16 = 22,519.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,382x = 57,107.16 × 22,519.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,382x = 1,286,010,983.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,010,983.90/41,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,076.58

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