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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,845.62, 57,744.93 and 22,724.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,845.62, 57,744.93 and 22,724.94 is: 31,359.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,845.62 : 57,744.93 = 22,724.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,845.62/57,744.93 = 22,724.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,845.62x = 57,744.93 × 22,724.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,845.62x = 1,312,250,069.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,250,069.55/41,845.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,359.32

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