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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,751.28, 57,620.40 and 22,892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,751.28, 57,620.40 and 22,892 is: 31,592.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,751.28 : 57,620.40 = 22,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,751.28/57,620.40 = 22,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,751.28x = 57,620.40 × 22,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,751.28x = 1,319,046,196.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,046,196.80/41,751.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,592.95

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