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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,403.76, 57,137.32 and 22,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,403.76, 57,137.32 and 22,541 is: 31,106.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,403.76 : 57,137.32 = 22,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,403.76/57,137.32 = 22,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,403.76x = 57,137.32 × 22,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,403.76x = 1,287,932,330.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,932,330.12/41,403.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,106.65

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