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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,886, 57,802.80 and 23,981.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,886, 57,802.80 and 23,981.28 is: 33,094.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,886 : 57,802.80 = 23,981.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,886/57,802.80 = 23,981.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,886x = 57,802.80 × 23,981.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,886x = 1,386,185,131.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,185,131.58/41,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,094.24

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