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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,929, 57,862.20 and 23,067.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,929, 57,862.20 and 23,067.52 is: 31,833.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,929 : 57,862.20 = 23,067.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,929/57,862.20 = 23,067.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,929x = 57,862.20 × 23,067.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,929x = 1,334,737,455.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,737,455.74/41,929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,833.28

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