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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,997.30, 57,955.77 and 23,134.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,997.30, 57,955.77 and 23,134.02 is: 31,924.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,997.30 : 57,955.77 = 23,134.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,997.30/57,955.77 = 23,134.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,997.30x = 57,955.77 × 23,134.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,997.30x = 1,340,749,942.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,749,942.30/41,997.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,924.67

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