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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,993, 57,950.36 and 23,130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,993, 57,950.36 and 23,130.14 is: 31,919.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,993 : 57,950.36 = 23,130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,993/57,950.36 = 23,130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,993x = 57,950.36 × 23,130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,993x = 1,340,399,939.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,399,939.85/41,993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,919.60

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