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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,507.21, 57,280.59 and 22,644.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,507.21, 57,280.59 and 22,644.33 is: 31,249.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,507.21 : 57,280.59 = 22,644.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,507.21/57,280.59 = 22,644.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,507.21x = 57,280.59 × 22,644.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,507.21x = 1,297,080,469.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,080,469.33/41,507.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,249.53

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