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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,959.79, 57,905.73 and 22,840.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,959.79, 57,905.73 and 22,840.81 is: 31,520.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,959.79 : 57,905.73 = 22,840.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,959.79/57,905.73 = 22,840.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,959.79x = 57,905.73 × 22,840.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,959.79x = 1,322,613,546.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,613,546.42/41,959.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,520.97

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