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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,506.62, 57,279.34 and 22,643.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,506.62, 57,279.34 and 22,643.76 is: 31,248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,506.62 : 57,279.34 = 22,643.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,506.62/57,279.34 = 22,643.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,506.62x = 57,279.34 × 22,643.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,506.62x = 1,297,019,627.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,019,627.92/41,506.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,248.50

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