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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,861.02, 57,767.97 and 22,997.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,861.02, 57,767.97 and 22,997.74 is: 31,736.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,861.02 : 57,767.97 = 22,997.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,861.02/57,767.97 = 22,997.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,861.02x = 57,767.97 × 22,997.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,861.02x = 1,328,532,754.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,532,754.39/41,861.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,736.75

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