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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,999.63, 57,959.48 and 23,137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,999.63, 57,959.48 and 23,137.97 is: 31,930.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,999.63 : 57,959.48 = 23,137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,999.63/57,959.48 = 23,137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,999.63x = 57,959.48 × 23,137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,999.63x = 1,341,064,477.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,064,477.50/41,999.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,930.39

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