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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,871, 57,782.01 and 23,008.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,871, 57,782.01 and 23,008.26 is: 31,751.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,871 : 57,782.01 = 23,008.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,871/57,782.01 = 23,008.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,871x = 57,782.01 × 23,008.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,871x = 1,329,463,509.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,463,509.40/41,871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,751.42

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