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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,651.10, 57,478.05 and 22,788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,651.10, 57,478.05 and 22,788 is: 31,447.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,651.10 : 57,478.05 = 22,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,651.10/57,478.05 = 22,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,651.10x = 57,478.05 × 22,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,651.10x = 1,309,809,803.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,809,803.40/41,651.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,447.18

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