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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,968.68, 57,915.36 and 22,848.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,968.68, 57,915.36 and 22,848.09 is: 31,529.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,968.68 : 57,915.36 = 22,848.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,968.68/57,915.36 = 22,848.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,968.68x = 57,915.36 × 22,848.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,968.68x = 1,323,255,357.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,255,357.66/41,968.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,529.59

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