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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,943, 57,881.34 and 23,079.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,943, 57,881.34 and 23,079.72 is: 31,850.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,943 : 57,881.34 = 23,079.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,943/57,881.34 = 23,079.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,943x = 57,881.34 × 23,079.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,943x = 1,335,885,120.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,885,120.42/41,943
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,850.01

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