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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,868.74, 57,780.60 and 23,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,868.74, 57,780.60 and 23,006 is: 31,749.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,868.74 : 57,780.60 = 23,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,868.74/57,780.60 = 23,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,868.74x = 57,780.60 × 23,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,868.74x = 1,329,300,483.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,300,483.60/41,868.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,749.24

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