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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,779, 57,655.02 and 22,916.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,779, 57,655.02 and 22,916.17 is: 31,624.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,779 : 57,655.02 = 22,916.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,779/57,655.02 = 22,916.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,779x = 57,655.02 × 22,916.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,779x = 1,321,232,239.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,232,239.67/41,779
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,624.31

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