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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,778.58, 57,653.94 and 22,915.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,778.58, 57,653.94 and 22,915.66 is: 31,623.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,778.58 : 57,653.94 = 22,915.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,778.58/57,653.94 = 22,915.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,778.58x = 57,653.94 × 22,915.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,778.58x = 1,321,178,086.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,178,086.70/41,778.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,623.34

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