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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,958.74, 57,903.46 and 23,096

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,958.74, 57,903.46 and 23,096 is: 31,872.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,958.74 : 57,903.46 = 23,096 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,958.74/57,903.46 = 23,096/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,958.74x = 57,903.46 × 23,096
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,958.74x = 1,337,338,312.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,338,312.16/41,958.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,872.70

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