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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,996.37, 57,954.99 and 23,133.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,996.37, 57,954.99 and 23,133.49 is: 31,924.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,996.37 : 57,954.99 = 23,133.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,996.37/57,954.99 = 23,133.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,996.37x = 57,954.99 × 23,133.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,996.37x = 1,340,701,065.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,701,065.95/41,996.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,924.22

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