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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,063.65, 56,669.76 and 23,158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,063.65, 56,669.76 and 23,158.27 is: 31,959.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,063.65 : 56,669.76 = 23,158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,063.65/56,669.76 = 23,158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,063.65x = 56,669.76 × 23,158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,063.65x = 1,312,373,602.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,373,602.92/41,063.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,959.50

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