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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,427.55, 57,170.66 and 22,564.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,427.55, 57,170.66 and 22,564.68 is: 31,139.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,427.55 : 57,170.66 = 22,564.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,427.55/57,170.66 = 22,564.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,427.55x = 57,170.66 × 22,564.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,427.55x = 1,290,037,448.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,037,448.00/41,427.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,139.60

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