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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,487.48, 57,253.50 and 22,625.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,487.48, 57,253.50 and 22,625.28 is: 31,223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,487.48 : 57,253.50 = 22,625.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,487.48/57,253.50 = 22,625.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,487.48x = 57,253.50 × 22,625.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,487.48x = 1,295,376,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,376,468.48/41,487.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,223.31

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