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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,644.59, 57,470.92 and 22,781.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,644.59, 57,470.92 and 22,781.72 is: 31,439.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,644.59 : 57,470.92 = 22,781.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,644.59/57,470.92 = 22,781.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,644.59x = 57,470.92 × 22,781.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,644.59x = 1,309,286,120.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,286,120.23/41,644.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,439.52

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