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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,666.38, 57,499.68 and 22,803.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,666.38, 57,499.68 and 22,803.64 is: 31,469.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,666.38 : 57,499.68 = 22,803.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,666.38/57,499.68 = 22,803.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,666.38x = 57,499.68 × 22,803.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,666.38x = 1,311,202,002.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,202,002.84/41,666.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,469.06

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