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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,512.83, 57,287.63 and 22,649.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,512.83, 57,287.63 and 22,649.96 is: 31,256.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,512.83 : 57,287.63 = 22,649.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,512.83/57,287.63 = 22,649.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,512.83x = 57,287.63 × 22,649.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,512.83x = 1,297,562,128.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,562,128.31/41,512.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,256.89

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