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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,554, 57,344.82 and 22,691.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,554, 57,344.82 and 22,691.13 is: 31,313.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,554 : 57,344.82 = 22,691.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,554/57,344.82 = 22,691.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,554x = 57,344.82 × 22,691.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,554x = 1,301,218,765.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,218,765.45/41,554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,313.92

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