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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,767.38, 57,638.90 and 22,905.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,767.38, 57,638.90 and 22,905.72 is: 31,609.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,767.38 : 57,638.90 = 22,905.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,767.38/57,638.90 = 22,905.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,767.38x = 57,638.90 × 22,905.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,767.38x = 1,320,260,504.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,260,504.51/41,767.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,609.85

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