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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,999.86, 57,959.78 and 23,136.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,999.86, 57,959.78 and 23,136.98 is: 31,929.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,999.86 : 57,959.78 = 23,136.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,999.86/57,959.78 = 23,136.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,999.86x = 57,959.78 × 23,136.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,999.86x = 1,341,014,270.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,014,270.66/41,999.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,929.02

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