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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,838, 62,774.08 and 22,111.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,838, 62,774.08 and 22,111.28 is: 33,175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,838 : 62,774.08 = 22,111.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,838/62,774.08 = 22,111.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,838x = 62,774.08 × 22,111.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,838x = 1,388,015,259.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,015,259.62/41,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,175.95

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