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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,913, 57,840.12 and 23,051.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,913, 57,840.12 and 23,051.52 is: 31,811.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,913 : 57,840.12 = 23,051.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,913/57,840.12 = 23,051.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,913x = 57,840.12 × 23,051.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,913x = 1,333,302,682.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,302,682.98/41,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,811.20

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