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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,538.62, 57,323.49 and 22,675.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,538.62, 57,323.49 and 22,675.88 is: 31,292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,538.62 : 57,323.49 = 22,675.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,538.62/57,323.49 = 22,675.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,538.62x = 57,323.49 × 22,675.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,538.62x = 1,299,860,580.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,860,580.42/41,538.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,292.82

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