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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,536.62, 57,320.73 and 22,673.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,536.62, 57,320.73 and 22,673.88 is: 31,290.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,536.62 : 57,320.73 = 22,673.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,536.62/57,320.73 = 22,673.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,536.62x = 57,320.73 × 22,673.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,536.62x = 1,299,683,353.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,683,353.53/41,536.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,290.06

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