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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,985.84, 57,939.59 and 22,865.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,985.84, 57,939.59 and 22,865.82 is: 31,554.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,985.84 : 57,939.59 = 22,865.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,985.84/57,939.59 = 22,865.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,985.84x = 57,939.59 × 22,865.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,985.84x = 1,324,836,121.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,836,121.48/41,985.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,554.36

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