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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,960.74, 57,906.22 and 23,098

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,960.74, 57,906.22 and 23,098 is: 31,875.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,960.74 : 57,906.22 = 23,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,960.74/57,906.22 = 23,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,960.74x = 57,906.22 × 23,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,960.74x = 1,337,517,869.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,517,869.56/41,960.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,875.46

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