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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,961.78, 57,907.65 and 23,099.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,961.78, 57,907.65 and 23,099.28 is: 31,877.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,961.78 : 57,907.65 = 23,099.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,961.78/57,907.65 = 23,099.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,961.78x = 57,907.65 × 23,099.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,961.78x = 1,337,625,021.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,625,021.49/41,961.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,877.22

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