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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,996.62, 57,955.33 and 23,133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,996.62, 57,955.33 and 23,133.74 is: 31,924.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,996.62 : 57,955.33 = 23,133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,996.62/57,955.33 = 23,133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,996.62x = 57,955.33 × 23,133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,996.62x = 1,340,723,535.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,723,535.83/41,996.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,924.56

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