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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,977.56, 57,929.58 and 23,116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,977.56, 57,929.58 and 23,116.08 is: 31,900.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,977.56 : 57,929.58 = 23,116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,977.56/57,929.58 = 23,116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,977.56x = 57,929.58 × 23,116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,977.56x = 1,339,104,805.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,104,805.65/41,977.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,900.49

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