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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,565.69, 62,362.85 and 22,821.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,565.69, 62,362.85 and 22,821.71 is: 34,240.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,565.69 : 62,362.85 = 22,821.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,565.69/62,362.85 = 22,821.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,565.69x = 62,362.85 × 22,821.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,565.69x = 1,423,226,451.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,226,451.55/41,565.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,240.41

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