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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,607.16, 57,417.83 and 22,486.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,607.16, 57,417.83 and 22,486.92 is: 31,031.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,607.16 : 57,417.83 = 22,486.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,607.16/57,417.83 = 22,486.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,607.16x = 57,417.83 × 22,486.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,607.16x = 1,291,150,149.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,150,149.78/41,607.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,031.92

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