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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,990.52, 57,946.14 and 23,127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,990.52, 57,946.14 and 23,127.24 is: 31,915.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,990.52 : 57,946.14 = 23,127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,990.52/57,946.14 = 23,127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,990.52x = 57,946.14 × 23,127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,990.52x = 1,340,134,286.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,134,286.85/41,990.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,915.16

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