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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,650, 57,477.83 and 22,787.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,650, 57,477.83 and 22,787.53 is: 31,447.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,650 : 57,477.83 = 22,787.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,650/57,477.83 = 22,787.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,650x = 57,477.83 × 22,787.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,650x = 1,309,777,775.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,777,775.46/41,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,447.25

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