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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,562, 57,355.56 and 22,699.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,562, 57,355.56 and 22,699.17 is: 31,324.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,562 : 57,355.56 = 22,699.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,562/57,355.56 = 22,699.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,562x = 57,355.56 × 22,699.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,562x = 1,301,923,606.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,923,606.89/41,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,324.85

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