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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,591.52, 57,396.96 and 22,729.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,591.52, 57,396.96 and 22,729.68 is: 31,367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,591.52 : 57,396.96 = 22,729.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,591.52/57,396.96 = 22,729.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,591.52x = 57,396.96 × 22,729.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,591.52x = 1,304,614,533.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,614,533.77/41,591.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,367.32

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