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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,467.28, 57,224.48 and 22,604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,467.28, 57,224.48 and 22,604 is: 31,193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,467.28 : 57,224.48 = 22,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,467.28/57,224.48 = 22,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,467.28x = 57,224.48 × 22,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,467.28x = 1,293,502,145.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,502,145.92/41,467.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,193.32

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