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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,992.93, 57,950.40 and 23,130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,992.93, 57,950.40 and 23,130.01 is: 31,919.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,992.93 : 57,950.40 = 23,130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,992.93/57,950.40 = 23,130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,992.93x = 57,950.40 × 23,130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,992.93x = 1,340,393,331.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,393,331.50/41,992.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,919.50

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