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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,861.28, 57,769.08 and 22,998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,861.28, 57,769.08 and 22,998 is: 31,737.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,861.28 : 57,769.08 = 22,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,861.28/57,769.08 = 22,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,861.28x = 57,769.08 × 22,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,861.28x = 1,328,573,301.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,573,301.84/41,861.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,737.52

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