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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,889, 57,806.91 and 23,026.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,889, 57,806.91 and 23,026.26 is: 31,776.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,889 : 57,806.91 = 23,026.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,889/57,806.91 = 23,026.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,889x = 57,806.91 × 23,026.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,889x = 1,331,076,939.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,076,939.46/41,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,776.29

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