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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,985.84, 57,940.46 and 23,122.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,985.84, 57,940.46 and 23,122.97 is: 31,909.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,985.84 : 57,940.46 = 23,122.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,985.84/57,940.46 = 23,122.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,985.84x = 57,940.46 × 23,122.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,985.84x = 1,339,755,547.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,755,547.10/41,985.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,909.70

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