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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,511.60, 57,285.36 and 22,648.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,511.60, 57,285.36 and 22,648.32 is: 31,254.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,511.60 : 57,285.36 = 22,648.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,511.60/57,285.36 = 22,648.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,511.60x = 57,285.36 × 22,648.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,511.60x = 1,297,417,164.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,417,164.60/41,511.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,254.33

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