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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,946.87, 57,886.69 and 23,083.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,946.87, 57,886.69 and 23,083.99 is: 31,855.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,946.87 : 57,886.69 = 23,083.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,946.87/57,886.69 = 23,083.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,946.87x = 57,886.69 × 23,083.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,946.87x = 1,336,255,657.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,255,657.67/41,946.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,855.91

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