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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,421.54, 57,161.79 and 22,558.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,421.54, 57,161.79 and 22,558.74 is: 31,131.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,421.54 : 57,161.79 = 22,558.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,421.54/57,161.79 = 22,558.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,421.54x = 57,161.79 × 22,558.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,421.54x = 1,289,497,958.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,497,958.54/41,421.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,131.10

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