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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,023.38, 56,613.93 and 23,119.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,023.38, 56,613.93 and 23,119.14 is: 31,905.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,023.38 : 56,613.93 = 23,119.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,023.38/56,613.93 = 23,119.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,023.38x = 56,613.93 × 23,119.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,023.38x = 1,308,865,373.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,865,373.62/41,023.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,905.35

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