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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,954.93, 57,899.10 and 22,836.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,954.93, 57,899.10 and 22,836.09 is: 31,514.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,954.93 : 57,899.10 = 22,836.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,954.93/57,899.10 = 22,836.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,954.93x = 57,899.10 × 22,836.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,954.93x = 1,322,189,058.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,189,058.52/41,954.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,514.51

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