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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,975.96, 57,926.70 and 22,855.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,975.96, 57,926.70 and 22,855.41 is: 31,540.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,975.96 : 57,926.70 = 22,855.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,975.96/57,926.70 = 22,855.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,975.96x = 57,926.70 × 22,855.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,975.96x = 1,323,938,478.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,938,478.45/41,975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,540.40

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