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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,966.91, 57,914.34 and 23,104.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,966.91, 57,914.34 and 23,104.04 is: 31,883.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,966.91 : 57,914.34 = 23,104.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,966.91/57,914.34 = 23,104.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,966.91x = 57,914.34 × 23,104.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,966.91x = 1,338,055,227.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,055,227.93/41,966.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,883.58

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