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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,999.68, 57,959.88 and 22,879.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,999.68, 57,959.88 and 22,879.84 is: 31,574.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,999.68 : 57,959.88 = 22,879.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,999.68/57,959.88 = 22,879.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,999.68x = 57,959.88 × 22,879.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,999.68x = 1,326,112,780.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,112,780.82/41,999.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,574.35

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