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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,985.57, 57,940.86 and 22,865.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,985.57, 57,940.86 and 22,865.91 is: 31,555.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,985.57 : 57,940.86 = 22,865.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,985.57/57,940.86 = 22,865.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,985.57x = 57,940.86 × 22,865.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,985.57x = 1,324,870,490.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,870,490.08/41,985.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,555.38

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