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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,647.84, 57,471.73 and 22,783.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,647.84, 57,471.73 and 22,783.75 is: 31,440.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,647.84 : 57,471.73 = 22,783.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,647.84/57,471.73 = 22,783.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,647.84x = 57,471.73 × 22,783.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,647.84x = 1,309,421,528.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,421,528.39/41,647.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,440.32

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