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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,594.62, 57,399.66 and 22,731.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,594.62, 57,399.66 and 22,731.88 is: 31,369.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,594.62 : 57,399.66 = 22,731.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,594.62/57,399.66 = 22,731.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,594.62x = 57,399.66 × 22,731.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,594.62x = 1,304,802,183.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,802,183.16/41,594.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,369.49

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