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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,858.25, 57,764.41 and 22,996.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,858.25, 57,764.41 and 22,996.59 is: 31,735.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,858.25 : 57,764.41 = 22,996.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,858.25/57,764.41 = 22,996.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,858.25x = 57,764.41 × 22,996.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,858.25x = 1,328,384,395.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,384,395.87/41,858.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,735.31

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