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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,566.80, 57,362.40 and 22,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,566.80, 57,362.40 and 22,704 is: 31,331.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,566.80 : 57,362.40 = 22,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,566.80/57,362.40 = 22,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,566.80x = 57,362.40 × 22,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,566.80x = 1,302,355,929.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,355,929.60/41,566.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,331.64

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