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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,975.78, 57,926.46 and 23,112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,975.78, 57,926.46 and 23,112.92 is: 31,895.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,975.78 : 57,926.46 = 23,112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,975.78/57,926.46 = 23,112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,975.78x = 57,926.46 × 23,112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,975.78x = 1,338,849,635.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,849,635.86/41,975.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,895.77

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