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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,569.78, 57,366.35 and 22,706.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,569.78, 57,366.35 and 22,706.91 is: 31,335.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,569.78 : 57,366.35 = 22,706.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,569.78/57,366.35 = 22,706.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,569.78x = 57,366.35 × 22,706.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,569.78x = 1,302,612,546.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,612,546.48/41,569.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,335.57

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