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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,867.91, 57,778.37 and 22,748.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,867.91, 57,778.37 and 22,748.07 is: 31,392.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,867.91 : 57,778.37 = 22,748.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,867.91/57,778.37 = 22,748.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,867.91x = 57,778.37 × 22,748.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,867.91x = 1,314,346,405.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,346,405.25/41,867.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,392.69

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