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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,932.81, 57,870.09 and 23,071.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,932.81, 57,870.09 and 23,071.15 is: 31,839.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,932.81 : 57,870.09 = 23,071.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,932.81/57,870.09 = 23,071.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,932.81x = 57,870.09 × 23,071.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,932.81x = 1,335,129,526.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,129,526.90/41,932.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,839.73

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