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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,976, 57,926.88 and 23,113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,976, 57,926.88 and 23,113.08 is: 31,896.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,976 : 57,926.88 = 23,113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,976/57,926.88 = 23,113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,976x = 57,926.88 × 23,113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,976x = 1,338,868,611.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,868,611.59/41,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,896.05

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