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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,858.13, 57,764.24 and 22,996.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,858.13, 57,764.24 and 22,996.47 is: 31,735.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,858.13 : 57,764.24 = 22,996.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,858.13/57,764.24 = 22,996.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,858.13x = 57,764.24 × 22,996.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,858.13x = 1,328,373,208.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,373,208.43/41,858.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,735.13

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