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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,513.61, 57,288.96 and 22,651.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,513.61, 57,288.96 and 22,651.14 is: 31,258.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,513.61 : 57,288.96 = 22,651.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,513.61/57,288.96 = 22,651.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,513.61x = 57,288.96 × 22,651.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,513.61x = 1,297,660,253.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,660,253.41/41,513.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,258.67

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