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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,985.44, 57,942.53 and 23,122.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,985.44, 57,942.53 and 23,122.57 is: 31,910.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,985.44 : 57,942.53 = 23,122.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,985.44/57,942.53 = 23,122.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,985.44x = 57,942.53 × 23,122.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,985.44x = 1,339,779,974.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,779,974.00/41,985.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,910.59

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