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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,871.64, 57,782.78 and 23,009.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,871.64, 57,782.78 and 23,009.98 is: 31,753.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,871.64 : 57,782.78 = 23,009.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,871.64/57,782.78 = 23,009.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,871.64x = 57,782.78 × 23,009.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,871.64x = 1,329,580,612.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,580,612.14/41,871.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,753.73

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