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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,511.28, 57,285.12 and 22,648

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,511.28, 57,285.12 and 22,648 is: 31,254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,511.28 : 57,285.12 = 22,648 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,511.28/57,285.12 = 22,648/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,511.28x = 57,285.12 × 22,648
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,511.28x = 1,297,393,397.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,393,397.76/41,511.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,254.00

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