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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,022.36, 56,609.25 and 23,121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,022.36, 56,609.25 and 23,121 is: 31,906.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,022.36 : 56,609.25 = 23,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,022.36/56,609.25 = 23,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,022.36x = 56,609.25 × 23,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,022.36x = 1,308,862,469.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,862,469.25/41,022.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,906.07

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