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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,506.58, 57,279.99 and 22,643.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,506.58, 57,279.99 and 22,643.69 is: 31,248.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,506.58 : 57,279.99 = 22,643.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,506.58/57,279.99 = 22,643.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,506.58x = 57,279.99 × 22,643.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,506.58x = 1,297,030,336.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,030,336.76/41,506.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,248.79

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