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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,977.89, 57,927.96 and 23,826.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,977.89, 57,927.96 and 23,826.06 is: 32,879.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,977.89 : 57,927.96 = 23,826.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,977.89/57,927.96 = 23,826.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,977.89x = 57,927.96 × 23,826.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,977.89x = 1,380,195,050.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,195,050.64/41,977.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,879.10

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