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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,586, 57,388.68 and 22,723.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,586, 57,388.68 and 22,723.26 is: 31,358.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,586 : 57,388.68 = 22,723.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,586/57,388.68 = 22,723.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,586x = 57,388.68 × 22,723.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,586x = 1,304,057,896.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,057,896.70/41,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,358.10

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