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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,733, 57,591.60 and 22,869.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,733, 57,591.60 and 22,869.72 is: 31,560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,733 : 57,591.60 = 22,869.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,733/57,591.60 = 22,869.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,733x = 57,591.60 × 22,869.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,733x = 1,317,103,766.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,103,766.35/41,733
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,560.25

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