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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,729.40, 57,586.50 and 22,609.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,729.40, 57,586.50 and 22,609.66 is: 31,201.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,729.40 : 57,586.50 = 22,609.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,729.40/57,586.50 = 22,609.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,729.40x = 57,586.50 × 22,609.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,729.40x = 1,302,011,185.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,011,185.59/41,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,201.29

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