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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,735, 57,594.36 and 22,871.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,735, 57,594.36 and 22,871.72 is: 31,563.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,735 : 57,594.36 = 22,871.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,735/57,594.36 = 22,871.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,735x = 57,594.36 × 22,871.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,735x = 1,317,282,075.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,282,075.50/41,735
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,563.01

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