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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,490.88, 57,257.41 and 22,628

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,490.88, 57,257.41 and 22,628 is: 31,226.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,490.88 : 57,257.41 = 22,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,490.88/57,257.41 = 22,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,490.88x = 57,257.41 × 22,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,490.88x = 1,295,620,673.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,620,673.48/41,490.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,226.64

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