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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,644.70, 57,473.64 and 22,784.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,644.70, 57,473.64 and 22,784.66 is: 31,444.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,644.70 : 57,473.64 = 22,784.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,644.70/57,473.64 = 22,784.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,644.70x = 57,473.64 × 22,784.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,644.70x = 1,309,517,346.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,517,346.36/41,644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,444.99

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