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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,977.66, 57,929.38 and 23,114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,977.66, 57,929.38 and 23,114.76 is: 31,898.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,977.66 : 57,929.38 = 23,114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,977.66/57,929.38 = 23,114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,977.66x = 57,929.38 × 23,114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,977.66x = 1,339,023,715.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,023,715.65/41,977.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,898.48

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