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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,481.29, 57,248.97 and 23,086.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,481.29, 57,248.97 and 23,086.26 is: 31,861.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,481.29 : 57,248.97 = 23,086.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,481.29/57,248.97 = 23,086.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,481.29x = 57,248.97 × 23,086.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,481.29x = 1,321,664,606.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,664,606.15/41,481.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,861.70

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