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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,995.61, 57,953.95 and 23,132.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,995.61, 57,953.95 and 23,132.74 is: 31,923.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,995.61 : 57,953.95 = 23,132.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,995.61/57,953.95 = 23,132.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,995.61x = 57,953.95 × 23,132.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,995.61x = 1,340,633,454.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,633,454.61/41,995.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,923.18

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