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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,396.28, 57,127.98 and 22,534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,396.28, 57,127.98 and 22,534.20 is: 31,097.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,396.28 : 57,127.98 = 22,534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,396.28/57,127.98 = 22,534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,396.28x = 57,127.98 × 22,534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,396.28x = 1,287,333,326.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,333,326.92/41,396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,097.80

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