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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,427.64, 57,170.28 and 22,564.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,427.64, 57,170.28 and 22,564.72 is: 31,139.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,427.64 : 57,170.28 = 22,564.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,427.64/57,170.28 = 22,564.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,427.64x = 57,170.28 × 22,564.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,427.64x = 1,290,031,360.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,031,360.52/41,427.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,139.39

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