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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,954, 57,896.51 and 23,091.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,954, 57,896.51 and 23,091.12 is: 31,865.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,954 : 57,896.51 = 23,091.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,954/57,896.51 = 23,091.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,954x = 57,896.51 × 23,091.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,954x = 1,336,895,259.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,895,259.99/41,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,865.74

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