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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,992.59, 57,948.90 and 22,872.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,992.59, 57,948.90 and 22,872.57 is: 31,563.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,992.59 : 57,948.90 = 22,872.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,992.59/57,948.90 = 22,872.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,992.59x = 57,948.90 × 22,872.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,992.59x = 1,325,440,271.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,440,271.67/41,992.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,563.67

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