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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,510, 57,283.80 and 22,647.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,510, 57,283.80 and 22,647.54 is: 31,253.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,510 : 57,283.80 = 22,647.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,510/57,283.80 = 22,647.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,510x = 57,283.80 × 22,647.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,510x = 1,297,337,151.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,337,151.85/41,510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,253.61

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