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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,530.70, 57,312.51 and 22,668.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,530.70, 57,312.51 and 22,668.14 is: 31,282.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,530.70 : 57,312.51 = 22,668.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,530.70/57,312.51 = 22,668.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,530.70x = 57,312.51 × 22,668.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,530.70x = 1,299,168,000.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,168,000.43/41,530.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,282.11

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