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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,509.32, 57,282.66 and 22,646.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,509.32, 57,282.66 and 22,646.28 is: 31,251.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,509.32 : 57,282.66 = 22,646.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,509.32/57,282.66 = 22,646.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,509.32x = 57,282.66 × 22,646.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,509.32x = 1,297,239,157.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,239,157.50/41,509.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,251.76

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