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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,977.74, 57,929.13 and 23,114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,977.74, 57,929.13 and 23,114.82 is: 31,898.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,977.74 : 57,929.13 = 23,114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,977.74/57,929.13 = 23,114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,977.74x = 57,929.13 × 23,114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,977.74x = 1,339,021,412.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,021,412.71/41,977.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,898.37

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