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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,895.74, 57,816.52 and 23,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,895.74, 57,816.52 and 23,033 is: 31,785.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,895.74 : 57,816.52 = 23,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,895.74/57,816.52 = 23,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,895.74x = 57,816.52 × 23,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,895.74x = 1,331,687,905.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,687,905.16/41,895.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,785.76

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