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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,786.78, 57,666.96 and 22,925.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,786.78, 57,666.96 and 22,925.12 is: 31,637.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,786.78 : 57,666.96 = 22,925.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,786.78/57,666.96 = 22,925.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,786.78x = 57,666.96 × 22,925.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,786.78x = 1,322,021,978.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,021,978.04/41,786.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,637.33

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