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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,871.94, 57,783.27 and 23,009.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,871.94, 57,783.27 and 23,009.06 is: 31,752.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,871.94 : 57,783.27 = 23,009.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,871.94/57,783.27 = 23,009.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,871.94x = 57,783.27 × 23,009.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,871.94x = 1,329,538,957.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,538,957.17/41,871.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,752.51

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