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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,513.28, 57,287.88 and 22,650

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,513.28, 57,287.88 and 22,650 is: 31,256.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,513.28 : 57,287.88 = 22,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,513.28/57,287.88 = 22,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,513.28x = 57,287.88 × 22,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,513.28x = 1,297,570,482
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,570,482/41,513.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,256.76

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