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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,996.82, 57,955.68 and 23,133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,996.82, 57,955.68 and 23,133.96 is: 31,924.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,996.82 : 57,955.68 = 23,133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,996.82/57,955.68 = 23,133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,996.82x = 57,955.68 × 23,133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,996.82x = 1,340,744,382.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,744,382.89/41,996.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,924.90

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