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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,590, 57,394.20 and 22,727.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,590, 57,394.20 and 22,727.08 is: 31,363.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,590 : 57,394.20 = 22,727.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,590/57,394.20 = 22,727.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,590x = 57,394.20 × 22,727.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,590x = 1,304,402,574.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,402,574.94/41,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,363.37

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