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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,508.28, 57,280.98 and 22,645

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,508.28, 57,280.98 and 22,645 is: 31,249.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,508.28 : 57,280.98 = 22,645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,508.28/57,280.98 = 22,645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,508.28x = 57,280.98 × 22,645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,508.28x = 1,297,127,792.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,127,792.10/41,508.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,249.86

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