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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,060.79, 56,663.96 and 23,155.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,060.79, 56,663.96 and 23,155.74 is: 31,954.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,060.79 : 56,663.96 = 23,155.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,060.79/56,663.96 = 23,155.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,060.79x = 56,663.96 × 23,155.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,060.79x = 1,312,095,809.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,095,809.35/41,060.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,954.96

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