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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,385, 57,111.48 and 22,522.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,385, 57,111.48 and 22,522.08 is: 31,080.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,385 : 57,111.48 = 22,522.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,385/57,111.48 = 22,522.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,385x = 57,111.48 × 22,522.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,385x = 1,286,269,321.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,269,321.48/41,385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,080.57

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