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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,872.72, 57,783.70 and 23,009.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,872.72, 57,783.70 and 23,009.44 is: 31,752.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,872.72 : 57,783.70 = 23,009.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,872.72/57,783.70 = 23,009.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,872.72x = 57,783.70 × 23,009.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,872.72x = 1,329,570,578.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,570,578.13/41,872.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,752.67

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