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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,955.79, 57,898.99 and 23,092.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,955.79, 57,898.99 and 23,092.91 is: 31,868.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,955.79 : 57,898.99 = 23,092.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,955.79/57,898.99 = 23,092.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,955.79x = 57,898.99 × 23,092.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,955.79x = 1,337,056,170.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,056,170.60/41,955.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,868.22

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