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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,982.79, 57,936.99 and 23,119.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,982.79, 57,936.99 and 23,119.87 is: 31,905.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,982.79 : 57,936.99 = 23,119.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,982.79/57,936.99 = 23,119.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,982.79x = 57,936.99 × 23,119.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,982.79x = 1,339,495,676.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,495,676.99/41,982.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,905.83

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