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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,997.38, 57,953.76 and 23,134.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,997.38, 57,953.76 and 23,134.51 is: 31,924.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,997.38 : 57,953.76 = 23,134.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,997.38/57,953.76 = 23,134.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,997.38x = 57,953.76 × 23,134.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,997.38x = 1,340,731,550.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,731,550.49/41,997.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,924.17

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