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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,484.11, 57,247.96 and 22,621.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,484.11, 57,247.96 and 22,621.23 is: 31,217.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,484.11 : 57,247.96 = 22,621.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,484.11/57,247.96 = 22,621.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,484.11x = 57,247.96 × 22,621.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,484.11x = 1,295,019,513.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,019,513.15/41,484.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,217.24

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