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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,908, 57,834.66 and 23,044.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,908, 57,834.66 and 23,044.72 is: 31,802.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,908 : 57,834.66 = 23,044.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,908/57,834.66 = 23,044.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,908x = 57,834.66 × 23,044.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,908x = 1,332,783,546.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,783,546.00/41,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,802.60

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