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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,979.63, 57,932.91 and 23,116.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,979.63, 57,932.91 and 23,116.77 is: 31,901.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,979.63 : 57,932.91 = 23,116.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,979.63/57,932.91 = 23,116.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,979.63x = 57,932.91 × 23,116.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,979.63x = 1,339,221,755.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,221,755.90/41,979.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,901.70

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