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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,658, 57,488.04 and 22,795.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,658, 57,488.04 and 22,795.13 is: 31,457.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,658 : 57,488.04 = 22,795.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,658/57,488.04 = 22,795.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,658x = 57,488.04 × 22,795.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,658x = 1,310,447,345.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,447,345.25/41,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,457.28

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