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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,661.88, 57,493.39 and 22,799

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,661.88, 57,493.39 and 22,799 is: 31,462.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,661.88 : 57,493.39 = 22,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,661.88/57,493.39 = 22,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,661.88x = 57,493.39 × 22,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,661.88x = 1,310,791,798.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,791,798.61/41,661.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,462.62

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