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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,498.78, 57,267.96 and 22,635.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,498.78, 57,267.96 and 22,635.50 is: 31,236.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,498.78 : 57,267.96 = 22,635.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,498.78/57,267.96 = 22,635.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,498.78x = 57,267.96 × 22,635.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,498.78x = 1,296,288,908.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,288,908.58/41,498.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,236.80

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