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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,909.81, 57,835.82 and 22,789.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,909.81, 57,835.82 and 22,789.76 is: 31,450.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,909.81 : 57,835.82 = 22,789.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,909.81/57,835.82 = 22,789.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,909.81x = 57,835.82 × 22,789.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,909.81x = 1,318,064,225.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,064,225.00/41,909.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,450.02

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