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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,457.96, 57,211.95 and 22,595.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,457.96, 57,211.95 and 22,595.09 is: 31,181.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,457.96 : 57,211.95 = 22,595.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,457.96/57,211.95 = 22,595.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,457.96x = 57,211.95 × 22,595.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,457.96x = 1,292,708,958.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,708,958.00/41,457.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,181.20

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