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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,527.62, 57,307.77 and 22,664.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,527.62, 57,307.77 and 22,664.70 is: 31,277.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,527.62 : 57,307.77 = 22,664.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,527.62/57,307.77 = 22,664.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,527.62x = 57,307.77 × 22,664.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,527.62x = 1,298,863,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,863,414.72/41,527.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,277.10

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