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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,772, 57,645.39 and 22,909.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,772, 57,645.39 and 22,909.20 is: 31,614.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,772 : 57,645.39 = 22,909.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,772/57,645.39 = 22,909.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,772x = 57,645.39 × 22,909.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,772x = 1,320,609,768.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,609,768.59/41,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,614.71

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