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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,907, 57,831.72 and 23,043.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,907, 57,831.72 and 23,043.72 is: 31,800.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,907 : 57,831.72 = 23,043.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,907/57,831.72 = 23,043.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,907x = 57,831.72 × 23,043.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,907x = 1,332,657,962.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,657,962.80/41,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,800.37

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