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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,992.65, 57,948.67 and 22,871.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,992.65, 57,948.67 and 22,871.99 is: 31,562.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,992.65 : 57,948.67 = 22,871.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,992.65/57,948.67 = 22,871.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,992.65x = 57,948.67 × 22,871.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,992.65x = 1,325,401,400.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,401,400.75/41,992.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,562.70

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