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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,464.28, 57,220.34 and 22,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,464.28, 57,220.34 and 22,601 is: 31,189.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,464.28 : 57,220.34 = 22,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,464.28/57,220.34 = 22,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,464.28x = 57,220.34 × 22,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,464.28x = 1,293,236,904.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,236,904.34/41,464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,189.18

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