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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,590.62, 57,394.14 and 22,727.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,590.62, 57,394.14 and 22,727.88 is: 31,363.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,590.62 : 57,394.14 = 22,727.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,590.62/57,394.14 = 22,727.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,590.62x = 57,394.14 × 22,727.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,590.62x = 1,304,447,126.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,447,126.62/41,590.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,363.97

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