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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,972.58, 57,923.10 and 23,109.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,972.58, 57,923.10 and 23,109.84 is: 31,892.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,972.58 : 57,923.10 = 23,109.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,972.58/57,923.10 = 23,109.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,972.58x = 57,923.10 × 23,109.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,972.58x = 1,338,593,573.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,593,573.30/41,972.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,892.10

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