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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,832, 57,728.57 and 22,969.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,832, 57,728.57 and 22,969.53 is: 31,698.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,832 : 57,728.57 = 22,969.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,832/57,728.57 = 22,969.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,832x = 57,728.57 × 22,969.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,832x = 1,325,998,005.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,998,005.62/41,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,698.17

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