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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,466.28, 57,223.10 and 22,603

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,466.28, 57,223.10 and 22,603 is: 31,191.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,466.28 : 57,223.10 = 22,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,466.28/57,223.10 = 22,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,466.28x = 57,223.10 × 22,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,466.28x = 1,293,413,729.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,413,729.30/41,466.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,191.94

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