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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,062.32, 56,671.07 and 23,157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,062.32, 56,671.07 and 23,157 is: 31,959.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,062.32 : 56,671.07 = 23,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,062.32/56,671.07 = 23,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,062.32x = 56,671.07 × 23,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,062.32x = 1,312,331,852.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,331,852.21/41,062.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,959.52

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