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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,512.80, 57,287.52 and 22,649.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,512.80, 57,287.52 and 22,649.94 is: 31,256.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,512.80 : 57,287.52 = 22,649.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,512.80/57,287.52 = 22,649.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,512.80x = 57,287.52 × 22,649.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,512.80x = 1,297,558,890.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,558,890.75/41,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,256.84

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