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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,977.82, 57,929.22 and 23,114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,977.82, 57,929.22 and 23,114.94 is: 31,898.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,977.82 : 57,929.22 = 23,114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,977.82/57,929.22 = 23,114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,977.82x = 57,929.22 × 23,114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,977.82x = 1,339,030,444.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,030,444.55/41,977.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,898.53

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