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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,468.96, 57,227.28 and 22,606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,468.96, 57,227.28 and 22,606 is: 31,196.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,468.96 : 57,227.28 = 22,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,468.96/57,227.28 = 22,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,468.96x = 57,227.28 × 22,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,468.96x = 1,293,679,891.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,679,891.68/41,468.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,196.34

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