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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,993.96, 57,950.80 and 22,873.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,993.96, 57,950.80 and 22,873.95 is: 31,565.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,993.96 : 57,950.80 = 22,873.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,993.96/57,950.80 = 22,873.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,993.96x = 57,950.80 × 22,873.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,993.96x = 1,325,563,644.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,563,644.48/41,993.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,565.58

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