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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,587.61, 57,390.93 and 22,724.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,587.61, 57,390.93 and 22,724.73 is: 31,360.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,587.61 : 57,390.93 = 22,724.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,587.61/57,390.93 = 22,724.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,587.61x = 57,390.93 × 22,724.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,587.61x = 1,304,193,388.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,193,388.70/41,587.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,360.15

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