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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,968.53, 57,917.23 and 23,105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,968.53, 57,917.23 and 23,105.66 is: 31,886.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,968.53 : 57,917.23 = 23,105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,968.53/57,917.23 = 23,105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,968.53x = 57,917.23 × 23,105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,968.53x = 1,338,215,477.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,215,477.17/41,968.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,886.17

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