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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,671.89, 57,507.18 and 22,809

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,671.89, 57,507.18 and 22,809 is: 31,476.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,671.89 : 57,507.18 = 22,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,671.89/57,507.18 = 22,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,671.89x = 57,507.18 × 22,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,671.89x = 1,311,681,268.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,681,268.62/41,671.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,476.40

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