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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,771.79, 57,639.74 and 23,867.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,771.79, 57,639.74 and 23,867.96 is: 32,934.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,771.79 : 57,639.74 = 23,867.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,771.79/57,639.74 = 23,867.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,771.79x = 57,639.74 × 23,867.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,771.79x = 1,375,742,601.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,742,601.19/41,771.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,934.73

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