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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,486.73, 57,251.52 and 22,623.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,486.73, 57,251.52 and 22,623.87 is: 31,220.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,486.73 : 57,251.52 = 22,623.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,486.73/57,251.52 = 22,623.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,486.73x = 57,251.52 × 22,623.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,486.73x = 1,295,250,945.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,250,945.78/41,486.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,220.85

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