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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,699.70, 57,545.34 and 22,579.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,699.70, 57,545.34 and 22,579.28 is: 31,159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,699.70 : 57,545.34 = 22,579.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,699.70/57,545.34 = 22,579.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,699.70x = 57,545.34 × 22,579.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,699.70x = 1,299,332,187.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,332,187.95/41,699.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,159.27

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