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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,506.62, 57,279.05 and 22,643.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,506.62, 57,279.05 and 22,643.74 is: 31,248.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,506.62 : 57,279.05 = 22,643.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,506.62/57,279.05 = 22,643.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,506.62x = 57,279.05 × 22,643.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,506.62x = 1,297,011,915.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,011,915.65/41,506.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,248.31

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