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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,975.34, 57,929.49 and 23,116.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,975.34, 57,929.49 and 23,116.02 is: 31,902.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,975.34 : 57,929.49 = 23,116.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,975.34/57,929.49 = 23,116.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,975.34x = 57,929.49 × 23,116.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,975.34x = 1,339,099,249.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,099,249.43/41,975.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,902.05

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