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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,856.52, 57,759.60 and 22,993.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,856.52, 57,759.60 and 22,993.24 is: 31,729.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,856.52 : 57,759.60 = 22,993.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,856.52/57,759.60 = 22,993.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,856.52x = 57,759.60 × 22,993.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,856.52x = 1,328,080,345.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,080,345.10/41,856.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,729.35

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