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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,533.83, 57,316.61 and 22,670.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,533.83, 57,316.61 and 22,670.96 is: 31,285.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,533.83 : 57,316.61 = 22,670.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,533.83/57,316.61 = 22,670.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,533.83x = 57,316.61 × 22,670.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,533.83x = 1,299,422,342.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,422,342.74/41,533.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,285.88

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