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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,991.21, 57,947.74 and 22,872.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,991.21, 57,947.74 and 22,872.04 is: 31,563.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,991.21 : 57,947.74 = 22,872.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,991.21/57,947.74 = 22,872.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,991.21x = 57,947.74 × 22,872.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,991.21x = 1,325,382,825.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,382,825.14/41,991.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,563.34

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