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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,858.72, 57,766.36 and 22,996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,858.72, 57,766.36 and 22,996.24 is: 31,735.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,858.72 : 57,766.36 = 22,996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,858.72/57,766.36 = 22,996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,858.72x = 57,766.36 × 22,996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,858.72x = 1,328,409,078.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,409,078.49/41,858.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,735.54

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