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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,968.64, 57,916.94 and 23,105.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,968.64, 57,916.94 and 23,105.76 is: 31,886.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,968.64 : 57,916.94 = 23,105.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,968.64/57,916.94 = 23,105.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,968.64x = 57,916.94 × 23,105.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,968.64x = 1,338,214,800.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,214,800.05/41,968.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,886.07

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