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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,719.74, 57,572.88 and 22,599.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,719.74, 57,572.88 and 22,599.06 is: 31,186.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,719.74 : 57,572.88 = 22,599.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,719.74/57,572.88 = 22,599.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,719.74x = 57,572.88 × 22,599.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,719.74x = 1,301,092,969.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,092,969.49/41,719.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,186.51

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