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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,533.95, 57,316.57 and 22,671.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,533.95, 57,316.57 and 22,671.08 is: 31,285.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,533.95 : 57,316.57 = 22,671.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,533.95/57,316.57 = 22,671.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,533.95x = 57,316.57 × 22,671.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,533.95x = 1,299,428,543.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,428,543.80/41,533.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,285.94

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