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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,427.59, 57,170.70 and 22,564.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,427.59, 57,170.70 and 22,564.71 is: 31,139.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,427.59 : 57,170.70 = 22,564.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,427.59/57,170.70 = 22,564.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,427.59x = 57,170.70 × 22,564.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,427.59x = 1,290,040,266.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,040,266.00/41,427.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,139.64

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