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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,943.61, 57,882.77 and 23,081.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,943.61, 57,882.77 and 23,081.14 is: 31,852.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,943.61 : 57,882.77 = 23,081.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,943.61/57,882.77 = 23,081.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,943.61x = 57,882.77 × 23,081.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,943.61x = 1,336,000,317.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,000,317.96/41,943.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,852.30

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