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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,953.74, 57,896.64 and 23,091

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,953.74, 57,896.64 and 23,091 is: 31,865.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,953.74 : 57,896.64 = 23,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,953.74/57,896.64 = 23,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,953.74x = 57,896.64 × 23,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,953.74x = 1,336,891,314.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,891,314.24/41,953.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,865.84

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