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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,867.64, 57,777.33 and 23,005.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,867.64, 57,777.33 and 23,005.98 is: 31,748.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,867.64 : 57,777.33 = 23,005.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,867.64/57,777.33 = 23,005.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,867.64x = 57,777.33 × 23,005.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,867.64x = 1,329,224,098.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,224,098.43/41,867.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,748.25

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