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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,990.59, 57,947.01 and 23,127.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,990.59, 57,947.01 and 23,127.71 is: 31,916.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,990.59 : 57,947.01 = 23,127.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,990.59/57,947.01 = 23,127.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,990.59x = 57,947.01 × 23,127.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,990.59x = 1,340,182,015.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,182,015.48/41,990.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,916.25

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