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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,950.80, 57,890.40 and 23,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,950.80, 57,890.40 and 23,088 is: 31,860.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,950.80 : 57,890.40 = 23,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,950.80/57,890.40 = 23,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,950.80x = 57,890.40 × 23,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,950.80x = 1,336,573,555.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,573,555.20/41,950.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,860.50

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