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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,493.92, 57,261.48 and 22,631

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,493.92, 57,261.48 and 22,631 is: 31,230.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,493.92 : 57,261.48 = 22,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,493.92/57,261.48 = 22,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,493.92x = 57,261.48 × 22,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,493.92x = 1,295,884,553.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,884,553.88/41,493.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,230.71

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