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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,992.59, 57,949.77 and 23,129.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,992.59, 57,949.77 and 23,129.71 is: 31,919.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,992.59 : 57,949.77 = 23,129.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,992.59/57,949.77 = 23,129.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,992.59x = 57,949.77 × 23,129.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,992.59x = 1,340,361,374.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,361,374.67/41,992.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,919.00

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