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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,858.88, 57,765.27 and 22,997.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,858.88, 57,765.27 and 22,997.22 is: 31,736.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,858.88 : 57,765.27 = 22,997.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,858.88/57,765.27 = 22,997.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,858.88x = 57,765.27 × 22,997.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,858.88x = 1,328,440,622.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,440,622.55/41,858.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,736.17

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