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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,759.76, 57,628.44 and 22,897.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,759.76, 57,628.44 and 22,897.20 is: 31,598.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,759.76 : 57,628.44 = 22,897.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,759.76/57,628.44 = 22,897.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,759.76x = 57,628.44 × 22,897.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,759.76x = 1,319,529,916.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,529,916.37/41,759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,598.12

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