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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,985.21, 57,936.96 and 23,122.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,985.21, 57,936.96 and 23,122.33 is: 31,907.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,985.21 : 57,936.96 = 23,122.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,985.21/57,936.96 = 23,122.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,985.21x = 57,936.96 × 23,122.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,985.21x = 1,339,637,508.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,637,508.32/41,985.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,907.37

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