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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,017, 56,603.64 and 23,792.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,017, 56,603.64 and 23,792.76 is: 32,834.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,017 : 56,603.64 = 23,792.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,017/56,603.64 = 23,792.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,017x = 56,603.64 × 23,792.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,017x = 1,346,756,821.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,756,821.65/41,017
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,834.11

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