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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,996.40, 57,955.20 and 23,133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,996.40, 57,955.20 and 23,133.60 is: 31,924.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,996.40 : 57,955.20 = 23,133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,996.40/57,955.20 = 23,133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,996.40x = 57,955.20 × 23,133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,996.40x = 1,340,712,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,712,414.72/41,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,924.46

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