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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,766.23, 57,638.72 and 22,905.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,766.23, 57,638.72 and 22,905.11 is: 31,609.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,766.23 : 57,638.72 = 22,905.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,766.23/57,638.72 = 22,905.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,766.23x = 57,638.72 × 22,905.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,766.23x = 1,320,221,221.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,221,221.86/41,766.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,609.78

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