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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,864.28, 57,773.22 and 23,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,864.28, 57,773.22 and 23,001 is: 31,741.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,864.28 : 57,773.22 = 23,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,864.28/57,773.22 = 23,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,864.28x = 57,773.22 × 23,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,864.28x = 1,328,841,833.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,841,833.22/41,864.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,741.66

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