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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,977.78, 57,928.98 and 23,114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,977.78, 57,928.98 and 23,114.50 is: 31,897.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,977.78 : 57,928.98 = 23,114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,977.78/57,928.98 = 23,114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,977.78x = 57,928.98 × 23,114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,977.78x = 1,338,999,408.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,999,408.21/41,977.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,897.81

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