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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,985.32, 57,942.36 and 23,122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,985.32, 57,942.36 and 23,122.44 is: 31,910.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,985.32 : 57,942.36 = 23,122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,985.32/57,942.36 = 23,122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,985.32x = 57,942.36 × 23,122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,985.32x = 1,339,768,742.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,768,742.56/41,985.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,910.41

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