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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,994.36, 57,953.57 and 22,874.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,994.36, 57,953.57 and 22,874.72 is: 31,567.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,994.36 : 57,953.57 = 22,874.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,994.36/57,953.57 = 22,874.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,994.36x = 57,953.57 × 22,874.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,994.36x = 1,325,671,282.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,671,282.61/41,994.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,567.84

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