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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,993.93, 57,951.78 and 23,131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,993.93, 57,951.78 and 23,131.01 is: 31,920.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,993.93 : 57,951.78 = 23,131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,993.93/57,951.78 = 23,131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,993.93x = 57,951.78 × 23,131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,993.93x = 1,340,483,202.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,483,202.70/41,993.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,920.88

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