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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,852.16, 57,755.97 and 22,989.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,852.16, 57,755.97 and 22,989.27 is: 31,725.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,852.16 : 57,755.97 = 22,989.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,852.16/57,755.97 = 22,989.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,852.16x = 57,755.97 × 22,989.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,852.16x = 1,327,767,588.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,767,588.44/41,852.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,725.19

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