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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,720.88, 57,575.52 and 22,859.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,720.88, 57,575.52 and 22,859.04 is: 31,545.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,720.88 : 57,575.52 = 22,859.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,720.88/57,575.52 = 22,859.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,720.88x = 57,575.52 × 22,859.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,720.88x = 1,316,121,114.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,121,114.70/41,720.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,545.86

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