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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,613.88, 57,427.35 and 22,751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,613.88, 57,427.35 and 22,751 is: 31,396.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,613.88 : 57,427.35 = 22,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,613.88/57,427.35 = 22,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,613.88x = 57,427.35 × 22,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,613.88x = 1,306,529,639.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,529,639.85/41,613.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,396.49

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